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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,919.75, 244,145.61 and 96,348.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,919.75, 244,145.61 and 96,348.69 is: 132,959.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,919.75 : 244,145.61 = 96,348.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,919.75/244,145.61 = 96,348.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,919.75x = 244,145.61 × 96,348.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,919.75x = 23,523,109,692.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,523,109,692.75/176,919.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,959.21

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