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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,823.72, 244,016.46 and 96,251.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,823.72, 244,016.46 and 96,251.00 is: 132,826.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,823.72 : 244,016.46 = 96,251.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,823.72/244,016.46 = 96,251.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,823.72x = 244,016.46 × 96,251.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,823.72x = 23,486,827,071.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,486,827,071.38/176,823.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,826.22

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