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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,996.94, 244,254.81 and 96,424.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,996.94, 244,254.81 and 96,424.29 is: 133,064.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,996.94 : 244,254.81 = 96,424.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,996.94/244,254.81 = 96,424.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,996.94x = 244,254.81 × 96,424.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,996.94x = 23,552,096,633.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,552,096,633.33/176,996.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,064.99

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