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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,852.15, 244,048.50 and 96,278

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,852.15, 244,048.50 and 96,278 is: 132,859.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,852.15 : 244,048.50 = 96,278 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,852.15/244,048.50 = 96,278/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,852.15x = 244,048.50 × 96,278
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,852.15x = 23,496,501,483
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,496,501,483/176,852.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,859.57

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