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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,822.17, 244,017.71 and 96,252.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,822.17, 244,017.71 and 96,252.01 is: 132,829.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,822.17 : 244,017.71 = 96,252.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,822.17/244,017.71 = 96,252.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,822.17x = 244,017.71 × 96,252.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,822.17x = 23,487,194,581.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,487,194,581.84/176,822.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,829.47

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