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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177,023.31, 244,289.08 and 96,451.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177,023.31, 244,289.08 and 96,451.42 is: 133,101.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177,023.31 : 244,289.08 = 96,451.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177,023.31/244,289.08 = 96,451.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177,023.31x = 244,289.08 × 96,451.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177,023.31x = 23,562,028,656.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,562,028,656.49/177,023.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,101.28

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