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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,875.92, 244,086.48 and 96,302.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,875.92, 244,086.48 and 96,302.52 is: 132,896.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,875.92 : 244,086.48 = 96,302.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,875.92/244,086.48 = 96,302.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,875.92x = 244,086.48 × 96,302.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,875.92x = 23,506,143,121.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,506,143,121.93/176,875.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,896.23

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