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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177,338.73, 244,737.35 and 96,767.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177,338.73, 244,737.35 and 96,767.62 is: 133,544.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177,338.73 : 244,737.35 = 96,767.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177,338.73/244,737.35 = 96,767.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177,338.73x = 244,737.35 × 96,767.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177,338.73x = 23,682,650,884.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,682,650,884.61/177,338.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,544.72

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