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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,725.53, 243,882.31 and 96,153.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,725.53, 243,882.31 and 96,153.67 is: 132,692.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,725.53 : 243,882.31 = 96,153.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,725.53/243,882.31 = 96,153.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,725.53x = 243,882.31 × 96,153.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,725.53x = 23,450,179,154.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,450,179,154.58/176,725.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,692.65

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