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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,978.20, 244,234.02 and 96,410.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,978.20, 244,234.02 and 96,410.20 is: 133,048.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,978.20 : 244,234.02 = 96,410.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,978.20/244,234.02 = 96,410.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,978.20x = 244,234.02 × 96,410.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,978.20x = 23,546,650,715.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,546,650,715.00/176,978.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,048.31

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