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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,999.26, 244,258.01 and 96,426.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,999.26, 244,258.01 and 96,426.59 is: 133,068.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,999.26 : 244,258.01 = 96,426.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,999.26/244,258.01 = 96,426.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,999.26x = 244,258.01 × 96,426.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,999.26x = 23,552,967,225.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,552,967,225.55/176,999.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,068.17

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