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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,968.73, 244,217.50 and 96,395.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,968.73, 244,217.50 and 96,395.49 is: 133,026.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,968.73 : 244,217.50 = 96,395.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,968.73/244,217.50 = 96,395.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,968.73x = 244,217.50 × 96,395.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,968.73x = 23,541,465,338.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,541,465,338.09/176,968.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,026.13

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