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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,845.15, 244,038.84 and 96,271

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,845.15, 244,038.84 and 96,271 is: 132,849.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,845.15 : 244,038.84 = 96,271 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,845.15/244,038.84 = 96,271/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,845.15x = 244,038.84 × 96,271
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,845.15x = 23,493,863,165.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,493,863,165.64/176,845.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,849.92

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