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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,768.33, 243,939.83 and 96,195.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,768.33, 243,939.83 and 96,195.83 is: 132,749.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,768.33 : 243,939.83 = 96,195.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,768.33/243,939.83 = 96,195.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,768.33x = 243,939.83 × 96,195.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,768.33x = 23,465,992,716.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,465,992,716.23/176,768.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,749.99

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