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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177,138.23, 244,445.06 and 96,564.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177,138.23, 244,445.06 and 96,564.47 is: 133,255.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177,138.23 : 244,445.06 = 96,564.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177,138.23/244,445.06 = 96,564.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177,138.23x = 244,445.06 × 96,564.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177,138.23x = 23,604,706,682.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,604,706,682.20/177,138.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,255.86

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