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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,761.06, 243,929.81 and 96,188.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,761.06, 243,929.81 and 96,188.56 is: 132,739.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,761.06 : 243,929.81 = 96,188.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,761.06/243,929.81 = 96,188.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,761.06x = 243,929.81 × 96,188.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,761.06x = 23,463,256,795.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,463,256,795.62/176,761.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,739.97

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