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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177,475.14, 244,913.83 and 96,902.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177,475.14, 244,913.83 and 96,902.42 is: 133,724.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177,475.14 : 244,913.83 = 96,902.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177,475.14/244,913.83 = 96,902.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177,475.14x = 244,913.83 × 96,902.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177,475.14x = 23,732,741,351.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,732,741,351.64/177,475.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,724.31

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