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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,733.61, 243,885.06 and 96,161.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,733.61, 243,885.06 and 96,161.44 is: 132,698.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,733.61 : 243,885.06 = 96,161.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,733.61/243,885.06 = 96,161.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,733.61x = 243,885.06 × 96,161.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,733.61x = 23,452,338,564.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,452,338,564.09/176,733.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,698.80

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