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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177,571.59, 245,044.77 and 96,999.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177,571.59, 245,044.77 and 96,999.47 is: 133,857.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177,571.59 : 245,044.77 = 96,999.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177,571.59/245,044.77 = 96,999.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177,571.59x = 245,044.77 × 96,999.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177,571.59x = 23,769,213,524.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,769,213,524.59/177,571.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,857.07

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