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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,899.85, 244,126.17 and 96,331.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,899.85, 244,126.17 and 96,331.78 is: 132,940.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,899.85 : 244,126.17 = 96,331.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,899.85/244,126.17 = 96,331.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,899.85x = 244,126.17 × 96,331.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,899.85x = 23,517,108,805.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,517,108,805.84/176,899.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,940.24

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