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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,918.88, 244,140.28 and 96,341.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,918.88, 244,140.28 and 96,341.60 is: 132,947.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,918.88 : 244,140.28 = 96,341.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,918.88/244,140.28 = 96,341.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,918.88x = 244,140.28 × 96,341.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,918.88x = 23,520,865,569.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,520,865,569.14/176,918.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,947.17

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