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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,976.96, 269,758.08 and 96,696

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,976.96, 269,758.08 and 96,696 is: 144,932.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,976.96 : 269,758.08 = 96,696 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,976.96/269,758.08 = 96,696/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,976.96x = 269,758.08 × 96,696
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,976.96x = 26,084,527,303.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,084,527,303.68/179,976.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,932.59

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