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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,823.61, 244,019.70 and 96,253.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,823.61, 244,019.70 and 96,253.45 is: 132,831.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,823.61 : 244,019.70 = 96,253.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,823.61/244,019.70 = 96,253.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,823.61x = 244,019.70 × 96,253.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,823.61x = 23,487,736,901.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,487,736,901.65/176,823.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,831.45

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