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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,800.89, 243,990.36 and 96,233.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,800.89, 243,990.36 and 96,233.63 is: 132,805.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,800.89 : 243,990.36 = 96,233.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,800.89/243,990.36 = 96,233.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,800.89x = 243,990.36 × 96,233.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,800.89x = 23,480,076,807.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,480,076,807.86/176,800.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,805.20

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