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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,835, 244,032.32 and 96,263.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,835, 244,032.32 and 96,263.12 is: 132,843.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,835 : 244,032.32 = 96,263.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,835/244,032.32 = 96,263.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,835x = 244,032.32 × 96,263.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,835x = 23,491,310,802.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,491,310,802.56/176,835
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,843.11

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