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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177,481.15, 244,933.91 and 96,916.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177,481.15, 244,933.91 and 96,916.15 is: 133,749.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177,481.15 : 244,933.91 = 96,916.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177,481.15/244,933.91 = 96,916.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177,481.15x = 244,933.91 × 96,916.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177,481.15x = 23,738,051,561.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,738,051,561.65/177,481.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,749.71

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