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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,728.98, 243,878.69 and 96,156.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,728.98, 243,878.69 and 96,156.82 is: 132,692.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,728.98 : 243,878.69 = 96,156.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,728.98/243,878.69 = 96,156.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,728.98x = 243,878.69 × 96,156.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,728.98x = 23,450,597,595.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,450,597,595.99/176,728.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,692.43

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