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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,816.66, 244,012.46 and 96,249.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,816.66, 244,012.46 and 96,249.60 is: 132,827.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,816.66 : 244,012.46 = 96,249.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,816.66/244,012.46 = 96,249.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,816.66x = 244,012.46 × 96,249.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,816.66x = 23,486,101,188.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,486,101,188.77/176,816.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,827.43

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