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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,792.98, 243,979.49 and 96,225.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,792.98, 243,979.49 and 96,225.72 is: 132,794.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,792.98 : 243,979.49 = 96,225.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,792.98/243,979.49 = 96,225.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,792.98x = 243,979.49 × 96,225.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,792.98x = 23,477,102,788.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,477,102,788.51/176,792.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,794.32

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