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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,727.29, 243,884.72 and 96,155.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,727.29, 243,884.72 and 96,155.42 is: 132,695.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,727.29 : 243,884.72 = 96,155.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,727.29/243,884.72 = 96,155.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,727.29x = 243,884.72 × 96,155.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,727.29x = 23,450,837,202.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,450,837,202.41/176,727.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,695.05

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