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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,744.04, 243,907.86 and 96,172.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,744.04, 243,907.86 and 96,172.20 is: 132,718.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,744.04 : 243,907.86 = 96,172.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,744.04/243,907.86 = 96,172.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,744.04x = 243,907.86 × 96,172.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,744.04x = 23,457,155,493.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,457,155,493.49/176,744.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,718.23

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