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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,996.64, 244,246.95 and 96,423.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,996.64, 244,246.95 and 96,423.78 is: 133,060.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,996.64 : 244,246.95 = 96,423.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,996.64/244,246.95 = 96,423.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,996.64x = 244,246.95 × 96,423.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,996.64x = 23,551,214,172.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,551,214,172.47/176,996.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,060.23

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