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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,835.17, 244,034.60 and 96,264.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,835.17, 244,034.60 and 96,264.11 is: 132,845.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,835.17 : 244,034.60 = 96,264.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,835.17/244,034.60 = 96,264.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,835.17x = 244,034.60 × 96,264.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,835.17x = 23,491,771,876.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,491,771,876.71/176,835.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,845.59

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