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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,936.88, 244,175.68 and 96,364.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,936.88, 244,175.68 and 96,364.34 is: 132,984.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,936.88 : 244,175.68 = 96,364.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,936.88/244,175.68 = 96,364.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,936.88x = 244,175.68 × 96,364.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,936.88x = 23,529,828,616.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,529,828,616.78/176,936.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,984.31

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