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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,966.43, 244,217.40 and 96,393.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,966.43, 244,217.40 and 96,393.75 is: 133,025.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,966.43 : 244,217.40 = 96,393.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,966.43/244,217.40 = 96,393.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,966.43x = 244,217.40 × 96,393.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,966.43x = 23,541,031,001.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,541,031,001.25/176,966.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,025.40

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