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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,986.85, 244,240.65 and 96,414.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,986.85, 244,240.65 and 96,414.43 is: 133,051.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,986.85 : 244,240.65 = 96,414.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,986.85/244,240.65 = 96,414.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,986.85x = 244,240.65 × 96,414.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,986.85x = 23,548,321,831.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,548,321,831.38/176,986.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,051.25

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