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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,989.73, 244,244.63 and 96,417.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,989.73, 244,244.63 and 96,417.30 is: 133,055.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,989.73 : 244,244.63 = 96,417.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,989.73/244,244.63 = 96,417.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,989.73x = 244,244.63 × 96,417.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,989.73x = 23,549,407,282.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,549,407,282.01/176,989.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,055.22

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