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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177,292.92, 244,670.39 and 96,724.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177,292.92, 244,670.39 and 96,724.87 is: 133,483.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177,292.92 : 244,670.39 = 96,724.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177,292.92/244,670.39 = 96,724.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177,292.92x = 244,670.39 × 96,724.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177,292.92x = 23,665,711,665.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,665,711,665.60/177,292.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,483.68

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