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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,861.46, 244,073.92 and 96,290.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,861.46, 244,073.92 and 96,290.34 is: 132,883.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,861.46 : 244,073.92 = 96,290.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,861.46/244,073.92 = 96,290.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,861.46x = 244,073.92 × 96,290.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,861.46x = 23,501,960,741.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,501,960,741.93/176,861.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,883.45

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