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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,986.14, 244,238.05 and 96,414.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,986.14, 244,238.05 and 96,414.63 is: 133,050.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,986.14 : 244,238.05 = 96,414.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,986.14/244,238.05 = 96,414.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,986.14x = 244,238.05 × 96,414.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,986.14x = 23,548,121,222.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,548,121,222.67/176,986.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,050.65

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