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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,997.04, 244,254.70 and 96,424.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,997.04, 244,254.70 and 96,424.63 is: 133,065.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,997.04 : 244,254.70 = 96,424.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,997.04/244,254.70 = 96,424.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,997.04x = 244,254.70 × 96,424.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,997.04x = 23,552,168,583.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,552,168,583.16/176,997.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,065.33

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