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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,879.89, 244,098.62 and 96,311.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,879.89, 244,098.62 and 96,311.82 is: 132,912.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,879.89 : 244,098.62 = 96,311.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,879.89/244,098.62 = 96,311.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,879.89x = 244,098.62 × 96,311.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,879.89x = 23,509,582,351.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,509,582,351.69/176,879.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,912.69

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