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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,800.02, 243,984 and 96,228.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,800.02, 243,984 and 96,228.12 is: 132,794.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,800.02 : 243,984 = 96,228.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,800.02/243,984 = 96,228.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,800.02x = 243,984 × 96,228.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,800.02x = 23,478,121,630.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,478,121,630.08/176,800.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,794.79

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