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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177,283.89, 244,651.86 and 96,711.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177,283.89, 244,651.86 and 96,711.57 is: 133,462.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177,283.89 : 244,651.86 = 96,711.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177,283.89/244,651.86 = 96,711.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177,283.89x = 244,651.86 × 96,711.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177,283.89x = 23,660,665,484.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,660,665,484.02/177,283.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,462.02

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