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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,836.15, 244,033.89 and 96,264.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,836.15, 244,033.89 and 96,264.26 is: 132,844.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,836.15 : 244,033.89 = 96,264.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,836.15/244,033.89 = 96,264.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,836.15x = 244,033.89 × 96,264.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,836.15x = 23,491,741,783.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,491,741,783.65/176,836.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,844.68

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