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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177,541.76, 245,002.08 and 96,968

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177,541.76, 245,002.08 and 96,968 is: 133,812.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177,541.76 : 245,002.08 = 96,968 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177,541.76/245,002.08 = 96,968/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177,541.76x = 245,002.08 × 96,968
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177,541.76x = 23,757,361,693.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,757,361,693.44/177,541.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,812.81

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