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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,896.97, 244,114.31 and 96,325.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,896.97, 244,114.31 and 96,325.46 is: 132,927.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,896.97 : 244,114.31 = 96,325.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,896.97/244,114.31 = 96,325.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,896.97x = 244,114.31 × 96,325.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,896.97x = 23,514,422,223.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,514,422,223.57/176,896.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,927.22

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