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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177,184.68, 244,513.08 and 96,612

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177,184.68, 244,513.08 and 96,612 is: 133,323.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177,184.68 : 244,513.08 = 96,612 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177,184.68/244,513.08 = 96,612/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177,184.68x = 244,513.08 × 96,612
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177,184.68x = 23,622,897,684.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,622,897,684.96/177,184.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,323.59

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