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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,998.46, 244,256.90 and 96,425.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,998.46, 244,256.90 and 96,425.78 is: 133,067.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,998.46 : 244,256.90 = 96,425.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,998.46/244,256.90 = 96,425.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,998.46x = 244,256.90 × 96,425.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,998.46x = 23,552,660,399.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,552,660,399.47/176,998.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,067.04

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