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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,986.64, 244,238.73 and 96,415.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,986.64, 244,238.73 and 96,415.13 is: 133,051.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,986.64 : 244,238.73 = 96,415.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,986.64/244,238.73 = 96,415.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,986.64x = 244,238.73 × 96,415.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,986.64x = 23,548,307,682.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,548,307,682.79/176,986.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,051.33

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