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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,962.12, 244,211.46 and 96,389.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,962.12, 244,211.46 and 96,389.44 is: 133,019.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,962.12 : 244,211.46 = 96,389.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,962.12/244,211.46 = 96,389.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,962.12x = 244,211.46 × 96,389.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,962.12x = 23,539,406,272.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,539,406,272.68/176,962.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,019.47

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