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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,761.56, 243,930.49 and 96,189.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,761.56, 243,930.49 and 96,189.06 is: 132,740.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,761.56 : 243,930.49 = 96,189.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,761.56/243,930.49 = 96,189.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,761.56x = 243,930.49 × 96,189.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,761.56x = 23,463,444,538.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,463,444,538.44/176,761.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,740.65

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