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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,787.12, 243,961.52 and 96,212.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,787.12, 243,961.52 and 96,212.90 is: 132,771.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,787.12 : 243,961.52 = 96,212.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,787.12/243,961.52 = 96,212.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,787.12x = 243,961.52 × 96,212.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,787.12x = 23,472,245,327.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,472,245,327.61/176,787.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,771.24

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