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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177,033.24, 244,305.91 and 96,460.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177,033.24, 244,305.91 and 96,460.78 is: 133,115.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177,033.24 : 244,305.91 = 96,460.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177,033.24/244,305.91 = 96,460.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177,033.24x = 244,305.91 × 96,460.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177,033.24x = 23,565,936,933.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,565,936,933.38/177,033.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,115.89

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