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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,985.78, 244,238.82 and 96,413.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,985.78, 244,238.82 and 96,413.06 is: 133,049.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,985.78 : 244,238.82 = 96,413.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,985.78/244,238.82 = 96,413.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,985.78x = 244,238.82 × 96,413.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,985.78x = 23,547,812,006.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,547,812,006.99/176,985.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,049.17

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