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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,753.13, 243,915.32 and 96,180.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,753.13, 243,915.32 and 96,180.87 is: 132,727.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,753.13 : 243,915.32 = 96,180.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,753.13/243,915.32 = 96,180.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,753.13x = 243,915.32 × 96,180.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,753.13x = 23,459,987,203.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,459,987,203.02/176,753.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,727.42

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