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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,789.18, 243,964.44 and 96,215.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,789.18, 243,964.44 and 96,215.04 is: 132,774.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,789.18 : 243,964.44 = 96,215.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,789.18/243,964.44 = 96,215.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,789.18x = 243,964.44 × 96,215.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,789.18x = 23,473,048,353.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,473,048,353.18/176,789.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,774.23

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