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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177,096.92, 244,365.66 and 99,557.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177,096.92, 244,365.66 and 99,557.24 is: 137,373.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177,096.92 : 244,365.66 = 99,557.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177,096.92/244,365.66 = 99,557.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177,096.92x = 244,365.66 × 99,557.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177,096.92x = 24,328,370,660.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,328,370,660.38/177,096.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,373.20

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