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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,836, 244,033.70 and 96,264.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,836, 244,033.70 and 96,264.12 is: 132,844.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,836 : 244,033.70 = 96,264.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,836/244,033.70 = 96,264.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,836x = 244,033.70 × 96,264.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,836x = 23,491,689,380.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,491,689,380.84/176,836
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,844.50

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