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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,732.61, 243,883.68 and 96,160.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,732.61, 243,883.68 and 96,160.44 is: 132,697.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,732.61 : 243,883.68 = 96,160.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,732.61/243,883.68 = 96,160.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,732.61x = 243,883.68 × 96,160.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,732.61x = 23,451,961,977.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,451,961,977.62/176,732.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,697.42

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