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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,999.88, 244,256.99 and 96,428.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,999.88, 244,256.99 and 96,428.38 is: 133,069.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,999.88 : 244,256.99 = 96,428.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,999.88/244,256.99 = 96,428.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,999.88x = 244,256.99 × 96,428.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,999.88x = 23,553,305,849.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,553,305,849.38/176,999.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,069.61

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