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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177,058.02, 244,336.82 and 96,486.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177,058.02, 244,336.82 and 96,486.24 is: 133,149.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177,058.02 : 244,336.82 = 96,486.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177,058.02/244,336.82 = 96,486.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177,058.02x = 244,336.82 × 96,486.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177,058.02x = 23,575,141,055.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,575,141,055.36/177,058.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,149.24

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