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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177,031.70, 244,300.65 and 96,459.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177,031.70, 244,300.65 and 96,459.89 is: 133,112.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177,031.70 : 244,300.65 = 96,459.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177,031.70/244,300.65 = 96,459.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177,031.70x = 244,300.65 × 96,459.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177,031.70x = 23,565,212,604.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,565,212,604.43/177,031.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,112.96

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