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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,733.77, 243,893.66 and 96,161.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,733.77, 243,893.66 and 96,161.86 is: 132,703.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,733.77 : 243,893.66 = 96,161.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,733.77/243,893.66 = 96,161.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,733.77x = 243,893.66 × 96,161.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,733.77x = 23,453,266,287.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,453,266,287.53/176,733.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,703.93

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