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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,795.26, 243,983.44 and 96,225.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,795.26, 243,983.44 and 96,225.71 is: 132,794.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,795.26 : 243,983.44 = 96,225.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,795.26/243,983.44 = 96,225.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,795.26x = 243,983.44 × 96,225.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,795.26x = 23,477,478,642.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,477,478,642.61/176,795.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,794.73

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