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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,901.35, 244,128.24 and 96,333.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,901.35, 244,128.24 and 96,333.29 is: 132,942.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,901.35 : 244,128.24 = 96,333.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,901.35/244,128.24 = 96,333.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,901.35x = 244,128.24 × 96,333.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,901.35x = 23,517,675,320.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,517,675,320.47/176,901.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,942.32

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