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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,997.89, 244,254.24 and 96,426.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,997.89, 244,254.24 and 96,426.38 is: 133,066.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,997.89 : 244,254.24 = 96,426.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,997.89/244,254.24 = 96,426.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,997.89x = 244,254.24 × 96,426.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,997.89x = 23,552,550,941.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,552,550,941.58/176,997.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,066.85

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