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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,978.89, 244,230.47 and 96,406.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,978.89, 244,230.47 and 96,406.22 is: 133,040.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,978.89 : 244,230.47 = 96,406.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,978.89/244,230.47 = 96,406.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,978.89x = 244,230.47 × 96,406.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,978.89x = 23,545,334,718.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,545,334,718.34/176,978.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,040.36

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