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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,756.62, 243,924.60 and 96,184.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,756.62, 243,924.60 and 96,184.12 is: 132,734.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,756.62 : 243,924.60 = 96,184.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,756.62/243,924.60 = 96,184.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,756.62x = 243,924.60 × 96,184.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,756.62x = 23,461,672,997.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,461,672,997.35/176,756.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,734.34

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