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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177,538.37, 245,010.89 and 96,966.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177,538.37, 245,010.89 and 96,966.54 is: 133,818.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177,538.37 : 245,010.89 = 96,966.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177,538.37/245,010.89 = 96,966.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177,538.37x = 245,010.89 × 96,966.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177,538.37x = 23,757,858,508.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,757,858,508.04/177,538.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,818.17

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