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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,727.42, 243,876.54 and 96,155.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,727.42, 243,876.54 and 96,155.27 is: 132,690.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,727.42 : 243,876.54 = 96,155.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,727.42/243,876.54 = 96,155.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,727.42x = 243,876.54 × 96,155.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,727.42x = 23,450,013,330.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,450,013,330.98/176,727.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,690.29

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