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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,738.91, 243,898.58 and 96,166.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,738.91, 243,898.58 and 96,166.76 is: 132,709.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,738.91 : 243,898.58 = 96,166.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,738.91/243,898.58 = 96,166.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,738.91x = 243,898.58 × 96,166.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,738.91x = 23,454,934,506.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,454,934,506.87/176,738.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,709.51

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