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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,860.80, 244,072.32 and 96,292.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,860.80, 244,072.32 and 96,292.74 is: 132,886.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,860.80 : 244,072.32 = 96,292.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,860.80/244,072.32 = 96,292.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,860.80x = 244,072.32 × 96,292.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,860.80x = 23,502,392,450.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,502,392,450.96/176,860.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,886.39

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