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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177,998.68, 245,637.33 and 96,326.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177,998.68, 245,637.33 and 96,326.89 is: 132,930.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177,998.68 : 245,637.33 = 96,326.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177,998.68/245,637.33 = 96,326.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177,998.68x = 245,637.33 × 96,326.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177,998.68x = 23,661,479,091.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,661,479,091.48/177,998.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,930.64

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