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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,905.08, 244,129.02 and 96,332.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,905.08, 244,129.02 and 96,332.58 is: 132,938.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,905.08 : 244,129.02 = 96,332.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,905.08/244,129.02 = 96,332.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,905.08x = 244,129.02 × 96,332.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,905.08x = 23,517,578,349.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,517,578,349.47/176,905.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,938.97

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