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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177,053.76, 244,331.01 and 96,481.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177,053.76, 244,331.01 and 96,481.94 is: 133,143.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177,053.76 : 244,331.01 = 96,481.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177,053.76/244,331.01 = 96,481.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177,053.76x = 244,331.01 × 96,481.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177,053.76x = 23,573,528,625.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,573,528,625.30/177,053.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,143.34

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