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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,843.52, 244,043.37 and 96,270.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,843.52, 244,043.37 and 96,270.75 is: 132,853.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,843.52 : 244,043.37 = 96,270.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,843.52/244,043.37 = 96,270.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,843.52x = 244,043.37 × 96,270.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,843.52x = 23,494,238,262.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,494,238,262.43/176,843.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,853.26

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