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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177,996.09, 245,632.72 and 96,322.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177,996.09, 245,632.72 and 96,322.55 is: 132,924.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177,996.09 : 245,632.72 = 96,322.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177,996.09/245,632.72 = 96,322.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177,996.09x = 245,632.72 × 96,322.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177,996.09x = 23,659,969,953.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,659,969,953.84/177,996.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,924.10

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