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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,855.59, 244,059.24 and 96,282.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,855.59, 244,059.24 and 96,282.95 is: 132,869.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,855.59 : 244,059.24 = 96,282.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,855.59/244,059.24 = 96,282.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,855.59x = 244,059.24 × 96,282.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,855.59x = 23,498,742,742.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,498,742,742.72/176,855.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,869.67

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