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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,788.76, 243,963.81 and 96,214.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,788.76, 243,963.81 and 96,214.57 is: 132,773.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,788.76 : 243,963.81 = 96,214.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,788.76/243,963.81 = 96,214.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,788.76x = 243,963.81 × 96,214.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,788.76x = 23,472,872,464.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,472,872,464.80/176,788.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,773.56

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