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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,751.63, 243,913.25 and 96,179.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,751.63, 243,913.25 and 96,179.37 is: 132,725.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,751.63 : 243,913.25 = 96,179.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,751.63/243,913.25 = 96,179.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,751.63x = 243,913.25 × 96,179.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,751.63x = 23,459,422,238.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,459,422,238.76/176,751.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,725.35

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