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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,737, 243,897.06 and 97,249

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,737, 243,897.06 and 97,249 is: 134,203.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,737 : 243,897.06 = 97,249 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,737/243,897.06 = 97,249/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,737x = 243,897.06 × 97,249
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,737x = 23,718,745,187.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,718,745,187.94/176,737
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134,203.62

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