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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,803.82, 243,994.44 and 96,236.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,803.82, 243,994.44 and 96,236.54 is: 132,809.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,803.82 : 243,994.44 = 96,236.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,803.82/243,994.44 = 96,236.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,803.82x = 243,994.44 × 96,236.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,803.82x = 23,481,180,684.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,481,180,684.84/176,803.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,809.24

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