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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177,297.93, 244,677.30 and 96,729.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177,297.93, 244,677.30 and 96,729.87 is: 133,490.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177,297.93 : 244,677.30 = 96,729.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177,297.93/244,677.30 = 96,729.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177,297.93x = 244,677.30 × 96,729.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177,297.93x = 23,667,603,420.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,667,603,420.95/177,297.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,490.58

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