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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,982.85, 244,238.43 and 96,411.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,982.85, 244,238.43 and 96,411.07 is: 133,048.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,982.85 : 244,238.43 = 96,411.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,982.85/244,238.43 = 96,411.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,982.85x = 244,238.43 × 96,411.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,982.85x = 23,547,288,371.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,547,288,371.42/176,982.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,048.42

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