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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,731.42, 243,882.06 and 96,159.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,731.42, 243,882.06 and 96,159.28 is: 132,695.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,731.42 : 243,882.06 = 96,159.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,731.42/243,882.06 = 96,159.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,731.42x = 243,882.06 × 96,159.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,731.42x = 23,451,523,294.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,451,523,294.52/176,731.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,695.83

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