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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,804.76, 243,987.12 and 96,234.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,804.76, 243,987.12 and 96,234.06 is: 132,801.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,804.76 : 243,987.12 = 96,234.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,804.76/243,987.12 = 96,234.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,804.76x = 243,987.12 × 96,234.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,804.76x = 23,479,871,145.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,479,871,145.31/176,804.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,801.13

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