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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,727.92, 243,877.24 and 96,155.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,727.92, 243,877.24 and 96,155.76 is: 132,690.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,727.92 : 243,877.24 = 96,155.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,727.92/243,877.24 = 96,155.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,727.92x = 243,877.24 × 96,155.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,727.92x = 23,450,201,358.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,450,201,358.90/176,727.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,690.98

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