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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,705.69, 243,848.30 and 96,131.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,705.69, 243,848.30 and 96,131.16 is: 132,657.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,705.69 : 243,848.30 = 96,131.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,705.69/243,848.30 = 96,131.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,705.69x = 243,848.30 × 96,131.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,705.69x = 23,441,419,462.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,441,419,462.37/176,705.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,657.98

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