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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,850.15, 244,045.74 and 96,276

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,850.15, 244,045.74 and 96,276 is: 132,856.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,850.15 : 244,045.74 = 96,276 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,850.15/244,045.74 = 96,276/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,850.15x = 244,045.74 × 96,276
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,850.15x = 23,495,747,664.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,495,747,664.24/176,850.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,856.82

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