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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,941.92, 244,181.43 and 96,369.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,941.92, 244,181.43 and 96,369.81 is: 132,991.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,941.92 : 244,181.43 = 96,369.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,941.92/244,181.43 = 96,369.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,941.92x = 244,181.43 × 96,369.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,941.92x = 23,531,718,014.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,531,718,014.63/176,941.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,991.20

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