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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,802.59, 243,992.73 and 96,235.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,802.59, 243,992.73 and 96,235.32 is: 132,807.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,802.59 : 243,992.73 = 96,235.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,802.59/243,992.73 = 96,235.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,802.59x = 243,992.73 × 96,235.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,802.59x = 23,480,718,449.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,480,718,449.22/176,802.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,807.55

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