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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,711.69, 243,856.58 and 96,137.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,711.69, 243,856.58 and 96,137.16 is: 132,666.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,711.69 : 243,856.58 = 96,137.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,711.69/243,856.58 = 96,137.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,711.69x = 243,856.58 × 96,137.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,711.69x = 23,443,678,567.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,443,678,567.83/176,711.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,666.26

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