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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,871.21, 244,080.79 and 96,298.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,871.21, 244,080.79 and 96,298.57 is: 132,891.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,871.21 : 244,080.79 = 96,298.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,871.21/244,080.79 = 96,298.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,871.21x = 244,080.79 × 96,298.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,871.21x = 23,504,631,041.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,504,631,041.47/176,871.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,891.22

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