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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,998.38, 244,254.92 and 96,426.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,998.38, 244,254.92 and 96,426.88 is: 133,067.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,998.38 : 244,254.92 = 96,426.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,998.38/244,254.92 = 96,426.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,998.38x = 244,254.92 × 96,426.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,998.38x = 23,552,739,860.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,552,739,860.25/176,998.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,067.54

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