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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,718.03, 243,871.47 and 96,145.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,718.03, 243,871.47 and 96,145.53 is: 132,681.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,718.03 : 243,871.47 = 96,145.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,718.03/243,871.47 = 96,145.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,718.03x = 243,871.47 × 96,145.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,718.03x = 23,447,151,735.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,447,151,735.03/176,718.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,681.15

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