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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177,259.91, 244,619.42 and 96,689.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177,259.91, 244,619.42 and 96,689.16 is: 133,431.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177,259.91 : 244,619.42 = 96,689.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177,259.91/244,619.42 = 96,689.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177,259.91x = 244,619.42 × 96,689.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177,259.91x = 23,652,045,756.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,652,045,756.04/177,259.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,431.45

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