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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177,436.31, 244,867.59 and 96,869.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177,436.31, 244,867.59 and 96,869.05 is: 133,682.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177,436.31 : 244,867.59 = 96,869.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177,436.31/244,867.59 = 96,869.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177,436.31x = 244,867.59 × 96,869.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177,436.31x = 23,720,090,206.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,720,090,206.92/177,436.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,682.28

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