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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,895.68, 244,120.42 and 96,327.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,895.68, 244,120.42 and 96,327.60 is: 132,934.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,895.68 : 244,120.42 = 96,327.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,895.68/244,120.42 = 96,327.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,895.68x = 244,120.42 × 96,327.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,895.68x = 23,515,534,169.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,515,534,169.59/176,895.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,934.47

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