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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177,071.81, 244,351.97 and 96,497.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177,071.81, 244,351.97 and 96,497.62 is: 133,162.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177,071.81 : 244,351.97 = 96,497.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177,071.81/244,351.97 = 96,497.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177,071.81x = 244,351.97 × 96,497.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177,071.81x = 23,579,382,325.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,579,382,325.55/177,071.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,162.82

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