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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,889.92, 244,105.80 and 96,316.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,889.92, 244,105.80 and 96,316.52 is: 132,915.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,889.92 : 244,105.80 = 96,316.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,889.92/244,105.80 = 96,316.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,889.92x = 244,105.80 × 96,316.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,889.92x = 23,511,421,167.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,511,421,167.82/176,889.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,915.55

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