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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,779.76, 243,951.39 and 96,205.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,779.76, 243,951.39 and 96,205.56 is: 132,761.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,779.76 : 243,951.39 = 96,205.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,779.76/243,951.39 = 96,205.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,779.76x = 243,951.39 × 96,205.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,779.76x = 23,469,478,902.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,469,478,902.33/176,779.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,761.12

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