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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,743.91, 243,909.51 and 96,171.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,743.91, 243,909.51 and 96,171.84 is: 132,718.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,743.91 : 243,909.51 = 96,171.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,743.91/243,909.51 = 96,171.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,743.91x = 243,909.51 × 96,171.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,743.91x = 23,457,226,009.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,457,226,009.55/176,743.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,718.73

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