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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,821.17, 244,018.68 and 96,254.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,821.17, 244,018.68 and 96,254.10 is: 132,833.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,821.17 : 244,018.68 = 96,254.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,821.17/244,018.68 = 96,254.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,821.17x = 244,018.68 × 96,254.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,821.17x = 23,487,798,426.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,487,798,426.59/176,821.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,833.63

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