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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,996.95, 244,254.83 and 96,424.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,996.95, 244,254.83 and 96,424.28 is: 133,064.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,996.95 : 244,254.83 = 96,424.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,996.95/244,254.83 = 96,424.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,996.95x = 244,254.83 × 96,424.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,996.95x = 23,552,094,415.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,552,094,415.88/176,996.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,064.98

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