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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,998.82, 244,257.41 and 96,426.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,998.82, 244,257.41 and 96,426.15 is: 133,067.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,998.82 : 244,257.41 = 96,426.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,998.82/244,257.41 = 96,426.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,998.82x = 244,257.41 × 96,426.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,998.82x = 23,552,801,173.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,552,801,173.14/176,998.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,067.56

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