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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,967.82, 244,217.73 and 96,396.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,967.82, 244,217.73 and 96,396.01 is: 133,027.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,967.82 : 244,217.73 = 96,396.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,967.82/244,217.73 = 96,396.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,967.82x = 244,217.73 × 96,396.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,967.82x = 23,541,613,040.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,541,613,040.19/176,967.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,027.65

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