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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,996.79, 244,255.14 and 96,424.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,996.79, 244,255.14 and 96,424.98 is: 133,066.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,996.79 : 244,255.14 = 96,424.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,996.79/244,255.14 = 96,424.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,996.79x = 244,255.14 × 96,424.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,996.79x = 23,552,296,989.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,552,296,989.40/176,996.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,066.24

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