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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,853.90, 244,056.92 and 96,281.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,853.90, 244,056.92 and 96,281.26 is: 132,867.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,853.90 : 244,056.92 = 96,281.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,853.90/244,056.92 = 96,281.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,853.90x = 244,056.92 × 96,281.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,853.90x = 23,498,106,677.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,498,106,677.77/176,853.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,867.34

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