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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177,999.31, 245,638.41 and 96,327.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177,999.31, 245,638.41 and 96,327.40 is: 132,931.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177,999.31 : 245,638.41 = 96,327.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177,999.31/245,638.41 = 96,327.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177,999.31x = 245,638.41 × 96,327.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177,999.31x = 23,661,709,375.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,661,709,375.43/177,999.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,931.47

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