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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177,562.62, 245,042.31 and 96,997.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177,562.62, 245,042.31 and 96,997.65 is: 133,859.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177,562.62 : 245,042.31 = 96,997.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177,562.62/245,042.31 = 96,997.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177,562.62x = 245,042.31 × 96,997.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177,562.62x = 23,768,528,220.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,768,528,220.57/177,562.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,859.98

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