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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,845.65, 244,039.53 and 96,271.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,845.65, 244,039.53 and 96,271.50 is: 132,850.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,845.65 : 244,039.53 = 96,271.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,845.65/244,039.53 = 96,271.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,845.65x = 244,039.53 × 96,271.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,845.65x = 23,494,051,612.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,494,051,612.40/176,845.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,850.61

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