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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,968.43, 244,220.16 and 96,395.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,968.43, 244,220.16 and 96,395.75 is: 133,028.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,968.43 : 244,220.16 = 96,395.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,968.43/244,220.16 = 96,395.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,968.43x = 244,220.16 × 96,395.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,968.43x = 23,541,785,488.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,541,785,488.32/176,968.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,028.16

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