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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,923.85, 244,156.49 and 96,351.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,923.85, 244,156.49 and 96,351.74 is: 132,966.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,923.85 : 244,156.49 = 96,351.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,923.85/244,156.49 = 96,351.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,923.85x = 244,156.49 × 96,351.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,923.85x = 23,524,902,643.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,524,902,643.79/176,923.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,966.26

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