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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177,486.73, 244,930.73 and 96,914.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177,486.73, 244,930.73 and 96,914.30 is: 133,741.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177,486.73 : 244,930.73 = 96,914.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177,486.73/244,930.73 = 96,914.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177,486.73x = 244,930.73 × 96,914.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177,486.73x = 23,737,290,374.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,737,290,374.19/177,486.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,741.21

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