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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,822.34, 244,020.33 and 96,255.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,822.34, 244,020.33 and 96,255.23 is: 132,835.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,822.34 : 244,020.33 = 96,255.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,822.34/244,020.33 = 96,255.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,822.34x = 244,020.33 × 96,255.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,822.34x = 23,488,232,507.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,488,232,507.55/176,822.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,835.21

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