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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,725.91, 243,874.48 and 96,153.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,725.91, 243,874.48 and 96,153.76 is: 132,688.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,725.91 : 243,874.48 = 96,153.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,725.91/243,874.48 = 96,153.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,725.91x = 243,874.48 × 96,153.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,725.91x = 23,449,447,369.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,449,447,369.97/176,725.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,688.22

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