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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,713.20, 243,858.63 and 96,138.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,713.20, 243,858.63 and 96,138.66 is: 132,668.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,713.20 : 243,858.63 = 96,138.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,713.20/243,858.63 = 96,138.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,713.20x = 243,858.63 × 96,138.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,713.20x = 23,444,241,917.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,444,241,917.64/176,713.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,668.31

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