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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,646, 243,775.32 and 97,158

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,646, 243,775.32 and 97,158 is: 134,080.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,646 : 243,775.32 = 97,158 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,646/243,775.32 = 97,158/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,646x = 243,775.32 × 97,158
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,646x = 23,684,722,540.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,684,722,540.56/176,646
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134,080.15

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