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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,946.54, 244,184.97 and 96,373.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,946.54, 244,184.97 and 96,373.82 is: 132,995.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,946.54 : 244,184.97 = 96,373.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,946.54/244,184.97 = 96,373.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,946.54x = 244,184.97 × 96,373.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,946.54x = 23,533,037,124.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,533,037,124.56/176,946.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,995.18

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