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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177,473.98, 244,912.24 and 96,901.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177,473.98, 244,912.24 and 96,901.26 is: 133,722.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177,473.98 : 244,912.24 = 96,901.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177,473.98/244,912.24 = 96,901.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177,473.98x = 244,912.24 × 96,901.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177,473.98x = 23,732,304,645.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,732,304,645.42/177,473.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,722.73

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