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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,854.60, 244,054.74 and 96,283.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,854.60, 244,054.74 and 96,283.72 is: 132,869.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,854.60 : 244,054.74 = 96,283.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,854.60/244,054.74 = 96,283.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,854.60x = 244,054.74 × 96,283.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,854.60x = 23,498,498,250.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,498,498,250.83/176,854.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,869.02

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