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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,824.67, 244,021.16 and 96,254.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,824.67, 244,021.16 and 96,254.51 is: 132,832.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,824.67 : 244,021.16 = 96,254.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,824.67/244,021.16 = 96,254.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,824.67x = 244,021.16 × 96,254.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,824.67x = 23,488,137,185.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,488,137,185.43/176,824.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,832.92

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