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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,939, 244,172.18 and 96,367.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,939, 244,172.18 and 96,367.94 is: 132,985.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,939 : 244,172.18 = 96,367.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,939/244,172.18 = 96,367.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,939x = 244,172.18 × 96,367.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,939x = 23,530,369,510.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,530,369,510.07/176,939
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,985.77

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