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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,733.27, 243,892.97 and 96,161.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,733.27, 243,892.97 and 96,161.36 is: 132,703.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,733.27 : 243,892.97 = 96,161.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,733.27/243,892.97 = 96,161.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,733.27x = 243,892.97 × 96,161.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,733.27x = 23,453,077,989.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,453,077,989.37/176,733.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,703.24

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