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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177,068.91, 244,348.88 and 96,494.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177,068.91, 244,348.88 and 96,494.79 is: 133,159.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177,068.91 : 244,348.88 = 96,494.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177,068.91/244,348.88 = 96,494.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177,068.91x = 244,348.88 × 96,494.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177,068.91x = 23,578,393,862.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,578,393,862.34/177,068.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,159.42

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