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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96,177.78, 132,687.72 and 55,884.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96,177.78, 132,687.72 and 55,884.33 is: 77,098.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,177.78 : 132,687.72 = 55,884.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,177.78/132,687.72 = 55,884.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,177.78x = 132,687.72 × 55,884.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,177.78x = 7,415,164,331.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,415,164,331.43/96,177.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77,098.52

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