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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,807.09, 243,998.94 and 96,239.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,807.09, 243,998.94 and 96,239.82 is: 132,813.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,807.09 : 243,998.94 = 96,239.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,807.09/243,998.94 = 96,239.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,807.09x = 243,998.94 × 96,239.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,807.09x = 23,482,414,065.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,482,414,065.79/176,807.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,813.76

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