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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,864.72, 244,073.35 and 96,292.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,864.72, 244,073.35 and 96,292.25 is: 132,883.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,864.72 : 244,073.35 = 96,292.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,864.72/244,073.35 = 96,292.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,864.72x = 244,073.35 × 96,292.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,864.72x = 23,502,372,036.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,502,372,036.54/176,864.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,883.32

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