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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,992.72, 244,252.84 and 96,420.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,992.72, 244,252.84 and 96,420.46 is: 133,061.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,992.72 : 244,252.84 = 96,420.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,992.72/244,252.84 = 96,420.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,992.72x = 244,252.84 × 96,420.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,992.72x = 23,550,971,189.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,550,971,189.11/176,992.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,061.81

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