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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177,536.91, 244,997.15 and 96,964.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177,536.91, 244,997.15 and 96,964.75 is: 133,809.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177,536.91 : 244,997.15 = 96,964.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177,536.91/244,997.15 = 96,964.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177,536.91x = 244,997.15 × 96,964.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177,536.91x = 23,756,087,221.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,756,087,221.89/177,536.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,809.28

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