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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,940, 244,173.56 and 96,368.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,940, 244,173.56 and 96,368.94 is: 132,987.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,940 : 244,173.56 = 96,368.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,940/244,173.56 = 96,368.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,940x = 244,173.56 × 96,368.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,940x = 23,530,746,671.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,530,746,671.38/176,940
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,987.15

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