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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,894.28, 244,111.98 and 96,321.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,894.28, 244,111.98 and 96,321.78 is: 132,922.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,894.28 : 244,111.98 = 96,321.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,894.28/244,111.98 = 96,321.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,894.28x = 244,111.98 × 96,321.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,894.28x = 23,513,300,432.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,513,300,432.92/176,894.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,922.90

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