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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177,209.78, 244,555.40 and 96,641.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177,209.78, 244,555.40 and 96,641.70 is: 133,368.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177,209.78 : 244,555.40 = 96,641.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177,209.78/244,555.40 = 96,641.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177,209.78x = 244,555.40 × 96,641.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177,209.78x = 23,634,249,600.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,634,249,600.18/177,209.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,368.77

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