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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,731.11, 243,881.61 and 96,158.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,731.11, 243,881.61 and 96,158.94 is: 132,695.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,731.11 : 243,881.61 = 96,158.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,731.11/243,881.61 = 96,158.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,731.11x = 243,881.61 × 96,158.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,731.11x = 23,451,397,103.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,451,397,103.09/176,731.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,695.35

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