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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,008.30, 264,012.45 and 97,276.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,008.30, 264,012.45 and 97,276.30 is: 145,914.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,008.30 : 264,012.45 = 97,276.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,008.30/264,012.45 = 97,276.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,008.30x = 264,012.45 × 97,276.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,008.30x = 25,682,154,289.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,682,154,289.94/176,008.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145,914.45

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