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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177,275.12, 244,644.28 and 96,704

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177,275.12, 244,644.28 and 96,704 is: 133,454.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177,275.12 : 244,644.28 = 96,704 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177,275.12/244,644.28 = 96,704/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177,275.12x = 244,644.28 × 96,704
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177,275.12x = 23,658,080,453.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,658,080,453.12/177,275.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,454.04

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