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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177,190.68, 244,521.36 and 96,618

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177,190.68, 244,521.36 and 96,618 is: 133,331.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177,190.68 : 244,521.36 = 96,618 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177,190.68/244,521.36 = 96,618/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177,190.68x = 244,521.36 × 96,618
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177,190.68x = 23,625,164,760.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,625,164,760.48/177,190.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,331.87

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