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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,844.15, 244,037.46 and 96,270

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,844.15, 244,037.46 and 96,270 is: 132,848.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,844.15 : 244,037.46 = 96,270 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,844.15/244,037.46 = 96,270/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,844.15x = 244,037.46 × 96,270
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,844.15x = 23,493,486,274.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,493,486,274.20/176,844.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,848.54

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