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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,871.33, 244,080.99 and 96,298.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,871.33, 244,080.99 and 96,298.74 is: 132,891.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,871.33 : 244,080.99 = 96,298.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,871.33/244,080.99 = 96,298.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,871.33x = 244,080.99 × 96,298.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,871.33x = 23,504,691,794.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,504,691,794.95/176,871.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,891.47

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