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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,800.23, 243,983.56 and 96,227.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,800.23, 243,983.56 and 96,227.73 is: 132,793.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,800.23 : 243,983.56 = 96,227.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,800.23/243,983.56 = 96,227.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,800.23x = 243,983.56 × 96,227.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,800.23x = 23,477,984,136.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,477,984,136.12/176,800.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,793.86

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