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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,999.96, 244,258.97 and 96,427.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,999.96, 244,258.97 and 96,427.28 is: 133,069.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,999.96 : 244,258.97 = 96,427.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,999.96/244,258.97 = 96,427.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,999.96x = 244,258.97 × 96,427.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,999.96x = 23,553,226,389.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,553,226,389.27/176,999.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,069.11

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