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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,844.52, 244,044.75 and 96,271.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,844.52, 244,044.75 and 96,271.75 is: 132,854.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,844.52 : 244,044.75 = 96,271.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,844.52/244,044.75 = 96,271.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,844.52x = 244,044.75 × 96,271.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,844.52x = 23,494,615,160.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,494,615,160.81/176,844.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,854.64

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