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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,705.13, 243,853.08 and 97,217.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,705.13, 243,853.08 and 97,217.13 is: 134,159.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,705.13 : 243,853.08 = 97,217.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,705.13/243,853.08 = 97,217.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,705.13x = 243,853.08 × 97,217.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,705.13x = 23,706,696,579.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,706,696,579.26/176,705.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134,159.64

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