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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,942.92, 244,182.81 and 96,370.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,942.92, 244,182.81 and 96,370.81 is: 132,992.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,942.92 : 244,182.81 = 96,370.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,942.92/244,182.81 = 96,370.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,942.92x = 244,182.81 × 96,370.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,942.92x = 23,532,095,187.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,532,095,187.78/176,942.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,992.58

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