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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,692, 243,834.96 and 97,204

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,692, 243,834.96 and 97,204 is: 134,141.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,692 : 243,834.96 = 97,204 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,692/243,834.96 = 97,204/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,692x = 243,834.96 × 97,204
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,692x = 23,701,733,451.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,701,733,451.84/176,692
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134,141.52

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