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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,761.93, 243,931.01 and 96,189.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,761.93, 243,931.01 and 96,189.44 is: 132,741.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,761.93 : 243,931.01 = 96,189.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,761.93/243,931.01 = 96,189.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,761.93x = 243,931.01 × 96,189.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,761.93x = 23,463,587,250.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,463,587,250.53/176,761.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,741.18

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