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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,792.34, 243,972.70 and 96,219.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,792.34, 243,972.70 and 96,219.85 is: 132,783.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,792.34 : 243,972.70 = 96,219.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,792.34/243,972.70 = 96,219.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,792.34x = 243,972.70 × 96,219.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,792.34x = 23,475,016,598.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,475,016,598.10/176,792.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,783.00

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