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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,729.42, 243,879.30 and 96,157.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,729.42, 243,879.30 and 96,157.27 is: 132,693.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,729.42 : 243,879.30 = 96,157.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,729.42/243,879.30 = 96,157.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,729.42x = 243,879.30 × 96,157.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,729.42x = 23,450,767,697.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,450,767,697.51/176,729.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,693.06

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