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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,786.28, 243,957.73 and 96,213.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,786.28, 243,957.73 and 96,213.96 is: 132,771.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,786.28 : 243,957.73 = 96,213.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,786.28/243,957.73 = 96,213.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,786.28x = 243,957.73 × 96,213.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,786.28x = 23,472,139,275.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,472,139,275.91/176,786.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,771.27

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