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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,985.51, 244,237.19 and 96,414

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,985.51, 244,237.19 and 96,414 is: 133,049.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,985.51 : 244,237.19 = 96,414 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,985.51/244,237.19 = 96,414/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,985.51x = 244,237.19 × 96,414
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,985.51x = 23,547,883,954.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,547,883,954.59/176,985.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,049.78

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