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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,731.58, 243,890.63 and 96,159.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,731.58, 243,890.63 and 96,159.67 is: 132,700.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,731.58 : 243,890.63 = 96,159.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,731.58/243,890.63 = 96,159.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,731.58x = 243,890.63 × 96,159.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,731.58x = 23,452,441,766.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,452,441,766.97/176,731.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,700.91

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