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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177,647.72, 245,153.86 and 95,975.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177,647.72, 245,153.86 and 95,975.96 is: 132,446.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177,647.72 : 245,153.86 = 95,975.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177,647.72/245,153.86 = 95,975.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177,647.72x = 245,153.86 × 95,975.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177,647.72x = 23,528,875,595.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,528,875,595.50/177,647.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,446.82

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