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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,759.56, 243,927.74 and 96,187.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,759.56, 243,927.74 and 96,187.06 is: 132,737.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,759.56 : 243,927.74 = 96,187.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,759.56/243,927.74 = 96,187.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,759.56x = 243,927.74 × 96,187.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,759.56x = 23,462,691,072.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,462,691,072.29/176,759.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,737.89

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