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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,862.01, 244,069.20 and 96,288.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,862.01, 244,069.20 and 96,288.83 is: 132,878.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,862.01 : 244,069.20 = 96,288.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,862.01/244,069.20 = 96,288.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,862.01x = 244,069.20 × 96,288.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,862.01x = 23,501,136,715.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,501,136,715.50/176,862.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,878.38

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