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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,757.88, 243,931.01 and 96,190.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,757.88, 243,931.01 and 96,190.60 is: 132,745.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,757.88 : 243,931.01 = 96,190.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,757.88/243,931.01 = 96,190.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,757.88x = 243,931.01 × 96,190.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,757.88x = 23,463,870,210.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,463,870,210.51/176,757.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,745.82

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