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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,730.42, 243,880.68 and 96,158.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,730.42, 243,880.68 and 96,158.27 is: 132,694.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,730.42 : 243,880.68 = 96,158.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,730.42/243,880.68 = 96,158.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,730.42x = 243,880.68 × 96,158.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,730.42x = 23,451,144,275.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,451,144,275.22/176,730.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,694.44

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