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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,812.41, 244,006.59 and 96,245.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,812.41, 244,006.59 and 96,245.35 is: 132,821.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,812.41 : 244,006.59 = 96,245.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,812.41/244,006.59 = 96,245.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,812.41x = 244,006.59 × 96,245.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,812.41x = 23,484,499,656.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,484,499,656.86/176,812.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,821.56

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