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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177,168.78, 244,494.02 and 96,597.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177,168.78, 244,494.02 and 96,597.64 is: 133,305.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177,168.78 : 244,494.02 = 96,597.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177,168.78/244,494.02 = 96,597.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177,168.78x = 244,494.02 × 96,597.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177,168.78x = 23,617,544,843.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,617,544,843.12/177,168.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,305.35

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