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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,727.83, 243,884.93 and 96,155.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,727.83, 243,884.93 and 96,155.37 is: 132,694.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,727.83 : 243,884.93 = 96,155.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,727.83/243,884.93 = 96,155.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,727.83x = 243,884.93 × 96,155.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,727.83x = 23,450,845,200.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,450,845,200.80/176,727.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,694.70

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