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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,782.46, 243,955.12 and 96,208.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,782.46, 243,955.12 and 96,208.26 is: 132,764.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,782.46 : 243,955.12 = 96,208.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,782.46/243,955.12 = 96,208.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,782.46x = 243,955.12 × 96,208.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,782.46x = 23,470,496,976.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,470,496,976.56/176,782.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,764.85

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