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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,899.97, 244,118.45 and 96,328.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,899.97, 244,118.45 and 96,328.46 is: 132,931.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,899.97 : 244,118.45 = 96,328.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,899.97/244,118.45 = 96,328.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,899.97x = 244,118.45 × 96,328.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,899.97x = 23,515,552,643.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,515,552,643.85/176,899.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,931.36

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