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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,761.19, 243,929.98 and 96,188.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,761.19, 243,929.98 and 96,188.69 is: 132,740.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,761.19 : 243,929.98 = 96,188.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,761.19/243,929.98 = 96,188.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,761.19x = 243,929.98 × 96,188.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,761.19x = 23,463,304,746.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,463,304,746.98/176,761.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,740.14

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