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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,902.35, 244,129.62 and 96,334.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,902.35, 244,129.62 and 96,334.29 is: 132,943.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,902.35 : 244,129.62 = 96,334.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,902.35/244,129.62 = 96,334.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,902.35x = 244,129.62 × 96,334.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,902.35x = 23,518,053,610.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,518,053,610.67/176,902.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,943.70

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