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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,816.76, 244,012.26 and 96,249.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,816.76, 244,012.26 and 96,249.48 is: 132,827.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,816.76 : 244,012.26 = 96,249.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,816.76/244,012.26 = 96,249.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,816.76x = 244,012.26 × 96,249.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,816.76x = 23,486,053,138.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,486,053,138.62/176,816.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,827.08

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