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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177,167.78, 244,492.64 and 96,596.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177,167.78, 244,492.64 and 96,596.64 is: 133,303.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177,167.78 : 244,492.64 = 96,596.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177,167.78/244,492.64 = 96,596.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177,167.78x = 244,492.64 × 96,596.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177,167.78x = 23,617,167,045.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,617,167,045.75/177,167.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,303.97

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