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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,804.23, 243,989.08 and 96,231.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,804.23, 243,989.08 and 96,231.73 is: 132,799.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,804.23 : 243,989.08 = 96,231.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,804.23/243,989.08 = 96,231.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,804.23x = 243,989.08 × 96,231.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,804.23x = 23,479,491,269.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,479,491,269.51/176,804.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,799.38

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