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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177,265.92, 244,627.71 and 96,695.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177,265.92, 244,627.71 and 96,695.16 is: 133,439.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177,265.92 : 244,627.71 = 96,695.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177,265.92/244,627.71 = 96,695.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177,265.92x = 244,627.71 × 96,695.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177,265.92x = 23,654,315,558.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,654,315,558.88/177,265.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,439.72

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