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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177,544.73, 245,007.77 and 96,972.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177,544.73, 245,007.77 and 96,972.55 is: 133,819.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177,544.73 : 245,007.77 = 96,972.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177,544.73/245,007.77 = 96,972.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177,544.73x = 245,007.77 × 96,972.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177,544.73x = 23,759,027,674.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,759,027,674.80/177,544.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,819.95

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