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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,720.94, 243,867.66 and 96,148.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,720.94, 243,867.66 and 96,148.54 is: 132,681.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,720.94 : 243,867.66 = 96,148.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,720.94/243,867.66 = 96,148.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,720.94x = 243,867.66 × 96,148.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,720.94x = 23,447,520,633.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,447,520,633.21/176,720.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,681.05

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