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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,856.54, 244,063.50 and 96,284.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,856.54, 244,063.50 and 96,284.62 is: 132,873.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,856.54 : 244,063.50 = 96,284.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,856.54/244,063.50 = 96,284.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,856.54x = 244,063.50 × 96,284.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,856.54x = 23,499,560,871.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,499,560,871.95/176,856.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,873.58

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