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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177,540.68, 245,007.47 and 96,966.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177,540.68, 245,007.47 and 96,966.74 is: 133,814.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177,540.68 : 245,007.47 = 96,966.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177,540.68/245,007.47 = 96,966.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177,540.68x = 245,007.47 × 96,966.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177,540.68x = 23,757,574,658.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,757,574,658.93/177,540.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,814.83

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