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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,863.26, 244,069.80 and 96,290.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,863.26, 244,069.80 and 96,290.58 is: 132,880.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,863.26 : 244,069.80 = 96,290.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,863.26/244,069.80 = 96,290.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,863.26x = 244,069.80 × 96,290.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,863.26x = 23,501,622,602.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,501,622,602.48/176,863.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,880.18

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