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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,863.72, 244,071.97 and 96,291.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,863.72, 244,071.97 and 96,291.25 is: 132,881.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,863.72 : 244,071.97 = 96,291.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,863.72/244,071.97 = 96,291.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,863.72x = 244,071.97 × 96,291.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,863.72x = 23,501,995,081.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,501,995,081.26/176,863.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,881.94

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