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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,508, 243,581.04 and 97,020

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,508, 243,581.04 and 97,020 is: 133,887.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,508 : 243,581.04 = 97,020 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,508/243,581.04 = 97,020/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,508x = 243,581.04 × 97,020
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,508x = 23,632,232,500.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,632,232,500.80/176,508
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,887.60

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