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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,841.14, 244,040.78 and 96,269.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,841.14, 244,040.78 and 96,269.26 is: 132,851.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,841.14 : 244,040.78 = 96,269.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,841.14/244,040.78 = 96,269.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,841.14x = 244,040.78 × 96,269.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,841.14x = 23,493,625,300.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,493,625,300.42/176,841.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,851.58

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