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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177,139.23, 244,446.44 and 96,565.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177,139.23, 244,446.44 and 96,565.47 is: 133,257.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177,139.23 : 244,446.44 = 96,565.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177,139.23/244,446.44 = 96,565.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177,139.23x = 244,446.44 × 96,565.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177,139.23x = 23,605,085,368.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,605,085,368.43/177,139.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,257.24

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