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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,741.79, 243,902.57 and 96,169.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,741.79, 243,902.57 and 96,169.60 is: 132,713.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,741.79 : 243,902.57 = 96,169.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,741.79/243,902.57 = 96,169.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,741.79x = 243,902.57 × 96,169.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,741.79x = 23,456,012,595.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,456,012,595.87/176,741.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,713.45

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