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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,863.03, 244,063.34 and 96,290.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,863.03, 244,063.34 and 96,290.85 is: 132,877.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,863.03 : 244,063.34 = 96,290.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,863.03/244,063.34 = 96,290.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,863.03x = 244,063.34 × 96,290.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,863.03x = 23,501,066,462.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,501,066,462.44/176,863.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,877.21

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