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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,780.51, 243,952.43 and 96,206.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,780.51, 243,952.43 and 96,206.31 is: 132,762.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,780.51 : 243,952.43 = 96,206.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,780.51/243,952.43 = 96,206.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,780.51x = 243,952.43 × 96,206.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,780.51x = 23,469,762,624.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,469,762,624.80/176,780.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,762.17

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