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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,860.36, 244,072.02 and 96,291.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,860.36, 244,072.02 and 96,291.28 is: 132,884.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,860.36 : 244,072.02 = 96,291.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,860.36/244,072.02 = 96,291.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,860.36x = 244,072.02 × 96,291.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,860.36x = 23,502,007,217.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,502,007,217.99/176,860.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,884.54

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