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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,822.92, 244,018.74 and 96,252.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,822.92, 244,018.74 and 96,252.76 is: 132,830.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,822.92 : 244,018.74 = 96,252.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,822.92/244,018.74 = 96,252.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,822.92x = 244,018.74 × 96,252.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,822.92x = 23,487,477,216.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,487,477,216.72/176,822.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,830.50

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