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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,759.93, 243,928.25 and 96,187.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,759.93, 243,928.25 and 96,187.44 is: 132,738.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,759.93 : 243,928.25 = 96,187.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,759.93/243,928.25 = 96,187.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,759.93x = 243,928.25 × 96,187.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,759.93x = 23,462,834,151.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,462,834,151.65/176,759.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,738.42

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