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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,740.79, 243,901.19 and 96,168.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,740.79, 243,901.19 and 96,168.60 is: 132,712.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,740.79 : 243,901.19 = 96,168.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,740.79/243,901.19 = 96,168.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,740.79x = 243,901.19 × 96,168.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,740.79x = 23,455,636,221.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,455,636,221.06/176,740.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,712.07

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