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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,945.85, 244,186.92 and 96,373.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,945.85, 244,186.92 and 96,373.80 is: 132,996.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,945.85 : 244,186.92 = 96,373.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,945.85/244,186.92 = 96,373.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,945.85x = 244,186.92 × 96,373.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,945.85x = 23,533,221,390.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,533,221,390.70/176,945.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,996.74

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