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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,843.40, 244,041.36 and 96,271.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,843.40, 244,041.36 and 96,271.59 is: 132,853.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,843.40 : 244,041.36 = 96,271.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,843.40/244,041.36 = 96,271.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,843.40x = 244,041.36 × 96,271.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,843.40x = 23,494,249,752.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,494,249,752.96/176,843.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,853.42

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