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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177,475.23, 244,913.96 and 96,902.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177,475.23, 244,913.96 and 96,902.51 is: 133,724.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177,475.23 : 244,913.96 = 96,902.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177,475.23/244,913.96 = 96,902.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177,475.23x = 244,913.96 × 96,902.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177,475.23x = 23,732,777,458.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,732,777,458.04/177,475.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,724.45

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