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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,999.21, 244,257.93 and 96,426.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,999.21, 244,257.93 and 96,426.53 is: 133,068.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,999.21 : 244,257.93 = 96,426.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,999.21/244,257.93 = 96,426.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,999.21x = 244,257.93 × 96,426.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,999.21x = 23,552,943,393.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,552,943,393.59/176,999.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,068.07

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