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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177,007.76, 244,269.43 and 96,435.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177,007.76, 244,269.43 and 96,435.26 is: 133,079.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177,007.76 : 244,269.43 = 96,435.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177,007.76/244,269.43 = 96,435.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177,007.76x = 244,269.43 × 96,435.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177,007.76x = 23,556,184,529.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,556,184,529.67/177,007.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,079.96

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