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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177,437.22, 244,863.78 and 96,864.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177,437.22, 244,863.78 and 96,864.78 is: 133,673.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177,437.22 : 244,863.78 = 96,864.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177,437.22/244,863.78 = 96,864.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177,437.22x = 244,863.78 × 96,864.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177,437.22x = 23,718,676,179.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,718,676,179.67/177,437.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,673.62

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