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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,744, 243,906.72 and 97,256

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,744, 243,906.72 and 97,256 is: 134,213.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,744 : 243,906.72 = 97,256 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,744/243,906.72 = 97,256/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,744x = 243,906.72 × 97,256
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,744x = 23,721,391,960.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,721,391,960.32/176,744
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134,213.28

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