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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,975.20, 244,229.88 and 96,407.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,975.20, 244,229.88 and 96,407.20 is: 133,044.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,975.20 : 244,229.88 = 96,407.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,975.20/244,229.88 = 96,407.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,975.20x = 244,229.88 × 96,407.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,975.20x = 23,545,518,887.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,545,518,887.14/176,975.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,044.17

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