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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177,539.76, 244,999.32 and 96,966

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177,539.76, 244,999.32 and 96,966 is: 133,810.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177,539.76 : 244,999.32 = 96,966 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177,539.76/244,999.32 = 96,966/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177,539.76x = 244,999.32 × 96,966
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177,539.76x = 23,756,604,063.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,756,604,063.12/177,539.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,810.05

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