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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,851.15, 244,047.12 and 96,277

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,851.15, 244,047.12 and 96,277 is: 132,858.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,851.15 : 244,047.12 = 96,277 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,851.15/244,047.12 = 96,277/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,851.15x = 244,047.12 × 96,277
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,851.15x = 23,496,124,572.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,496,124,572.24/176,851.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,858.19

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