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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,806.23, 243,991.84 and 96,233.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,806.23, 243,991.84 and 96,233.73 is: 132,802.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,806.23 : 243,991.84 = 96,233.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,806.23/243,991.84 = 96,233.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,806.23x = 243,991.84 × 96,233.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,806.23x = 23,480,244,852.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,480,244,852.76/176,806.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,802.14

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