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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,838, 244,036.47 and 96,266.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,838, 244,036.47 and 96,266.13 is: 132,847.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,838 : 244,036.47 = 96,266.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,838/244,036.47 = 96,266.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,838x = 244,036.47 × 96,266.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,838x = 23,492,446,545.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,492,446,545.76/176,838
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,847.28

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