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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,932.74, 244,163.08 and 96,360

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,932.74, 244,163.08 and 96,360 is: 132,974.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,932.74 : 244,163.08 = 96,360 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,932.74/244,163.08 = 96,360/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,932.74x = 244,163.08 × 96,360
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,932.74x = 23,527,554,388.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,527,554,388.80/176,932.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,974.57

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