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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,998.89, 244,255.62 and 96,427.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,998.89, 244,255.62 and 96,427.38 is: 133,068.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,998.89 : 244,255.62 = 96,427.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,998.89/244,255.62 = 96,427.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,998.89x = 244,255.62 × 96,427.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,998.89x = 23,552,929,486.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,552,929,486.88/176,998.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,068.23

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