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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,771.68, 243,949.98 and 96,204.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,771.68, 243,949.98 and 96,204.40 is: 132,764.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,771.68 : 243,949.98 = 96,204.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,771.68/243,949.98 = 96,204.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,771.68x = 243,949.98 × 96,204.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,771.68x = 23,469,061,455.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,469,061,455.91/176,771.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,764.83

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