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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177,291.92, 244,669.01 and 96,723.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177,291.92, 244,669.01 and 96,723.87 is: 133,482.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177,291.92 : 244,669.01 = 96,723.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177,291.92/244,669.01 = 96,723.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177,291.92x = 244,669.01 × 96,723.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177,291.92x = 23,665,333,032.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,665,333,032.65/177,291.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,482.30

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