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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,727.73, 243,886.77 and 96,155.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,727.73, 243,886.77 and 96,155.31 is: 132,695.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,727.73 : 243,886.77 = 96,155.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,727.73/243,886.77 = 96,155.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,727.73x = 243,886.77 × 96,155.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,727.73x = 23,451,007,974.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,451,007,974.25/176,727.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,695.69

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