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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,914.11, 244,142.87 and 96,342

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,914.11, 244,142.87 and 96,342 is: 132,952.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,914.11 : 244,142.87 = 96,342 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,914.11/244,142.87 = 96,342/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,914.11x = 244,142.87 × 96,342
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,914.11x = 23,521,212,381.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,521,212,381.54/176,914.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,952.72

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