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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,763.25, 243,932.85 and 96,190.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,763.25, 243,932.85 and 96,190.41 is: 132,742.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,763.25 : 243,932.85 = 96,190.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,763.25/243,932.85 = 96,190.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,763.25x = 243,932.85 × 96,190.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,763.25x = 23,464,001,488.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,464,001,488.46/176,763.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,742.53

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