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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177,999.33, 245,638.18 and 96,327.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177,999.33, 245,638.18 and 96,327.52 is: 132,931.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177,999.33 : 245,638.18 = 96,327.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177,999.33/245,638.18 = 96,327.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177,999.33x = 245,638.18 × 96,327.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177,999.33x = 23,661,717,124.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,661,717,124.17/177,999.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,931.49

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