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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177,273.12, 244,641.51 and 96,702

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177,273.12, 244,641.51 and 96,702 is: 133,451.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177,273.12 : 244,641.51 = 96,702 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177,273.12/244,641.51 = 96,702/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177,273.12x = 244,641.51 × 96,702
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177,273.12x = 23,657,323,300.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,657,323,300.02/177,273.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,451.27

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