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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177,186.31, 244,511.76 and 96,615.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177,186.31, 244,511.76 and 96,615.40 is: 133,326.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177,186.31 : 244,511.76 = 96,615.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177,186.31/244,511.76 = 96,615.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177,186.31x = 244,511.76 × 96,615.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177,186.31x = 23,623,601,497.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,623,601,497.10/177,186.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,326.34

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