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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,838, 244,036.43 and 96,266.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,838, 244,036.43 and 96,266.11 is: 132,847.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,838 : 244,036.43 = 96,266.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,838/244,036.43 = 96,266.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,838x = 244,036.43 × 96,266.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,838x = 23,492,437,814.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,492,437,814.39/176,838
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,847.23

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