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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,763.93, 243,933.77 and 96,191.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,763.93, 243,933.77 and 96,191.44 is: 132,743.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,763.93 : 243,933.77 = 96,191.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,763.93/243,933.77 = 96,191.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,763.93x = 243,933.77 × 96,191.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,763.93x = 23,464,340,600.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,464,340,600.93/176,763.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,743.94

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