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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,940, 244,172.28 and 96,365.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,940, 244,172.28 and 96,365.76 is: 132,982.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,940 : 244,172.28 = 96,365.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,940/244,172.28 = 96,365.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,940x = 244,172.28 × 96,365.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,940x = 23,529,847,333.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,529,847,333.13/176,940
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,982.07

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