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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,870.21, 244,079.42 and 96,297.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,870.21, 244,079.42 and 96,297.57 is: 132,889.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,870.21 : 244,079.42 = 96,297.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,870.21/244,079.42 = 96,297.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,870.21x = 244,079.42 × 96,297.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,870.21x = 23,504,254,551.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,504,254,551.52/176,870.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,889.85

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