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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,997.87, 244,255.79 and 96,425.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,997.87, 244,255.79 and 96,425.37 is: 133,066.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,997.87 : 244,255.79 = 96,425.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,997.87/244,255.79 = 96,425.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,997.87x = 244,255.79 × 96,425.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,997.87x = 23,552,454,925.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,552,454,925.39/176,997.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,066.32

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