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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,733.42, 243,884.82 and 96,161.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,733.42, 243,884.82 and 96,161.28 is: 132,698.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,733.42 : 243,884.82 = 96,161.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,733.42/243,884.82 = 96,161.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,733.42x = 243,884.82 × 96,161.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,733.42x = 23,452,276,463.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,452,276,463.77/176,733.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,698.59

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