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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,821.89, 244,013.97 and 96,249.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,821.89, 244,013.97 and 96,249.16 is: 132,823.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,821.89 : 244,013.97 = 96,249.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,821.89/244,013.97 = 96,249.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,821.89x = 244,013.97 × 96,249.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,821.89x = 23,486,139,640.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,486,139,640.77/176,821.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,823.71

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