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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,860.61, 244,059.98 and 96,288.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,860.61, 244,059.98 and 96,288.42 is: 132,873.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,860.61 : 244,059.98 = 96,288.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,860.61/244,059.98 = 96,288.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,860.61x = 244,059.98 × 96,288.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,860.61x = 23,500,149,377.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,500,149,377.99/176,860.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,873.85

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