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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,831.51, 244,027.52 and 96,259.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,831.51, 244,027.52 and 96,259.64 is: 132,838.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,831.51 : 244,027.52 = 96,259.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,831.51/244,027.52 = 96,259.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,831.51x = 244,027.52 × 96,259.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,831.51x = 23,490,001,225.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,490,001,225.29/176,831.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,838.32

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