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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,803.59, 243,994.11 and 96,236.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,803.59, 243,994.11 and 96,236.32 is: 132,808.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,803.59 : 243,994.11 = 96,236.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,803.59/243,994.11 = 96,236.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,803.59x = 243,994.11 × 96,236.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,803.59x = 23,481,095,248.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,481,095,248.08/176,803.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,808.93

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