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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177,171.68, 244,498.84 and 96,598.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177,171.68, 244,498.84 and 96,598.56 is: 133,307.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177,171.68 : 244,498.84 = 96,598.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177,171.68/244,498.84 = 96,598.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177,171.68x = 244,498.84 × 96,598.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177,171.68x = 23,618,235,865.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,618,235,865.67/177,171.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,307.06

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