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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177,209.61, 244,544.82 and 96,638.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177,209.61, 244,544.82 and 96,638.69 is: 133,358.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177,209.61 : 244,544.82 = 96,638.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177,209.61/244,544.82 = 96,638.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177,209.61x = 244,544.82 × 96,638.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177,209.61x = 23,632,491,051.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,632,491,051.09/177,209.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,358.97

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