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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177,997.76, 245,636.01 and 96,325.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177,997.76, 245,636.01 and 96,325.95 is: 132,929.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177,997.76 : 245,636.01 = 96,325.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177,997.76/245,636.01 = 96,325.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177,997.76x = 245,636.01 × 96,325.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177,997.76x = 23,661,122,247.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,661,122,247.74/177,997.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,929.33

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