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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,759, 243,927.46 and 97,271

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,759, 243,927.46 and 97,271 is: 134,234.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,759 : 243,927.46 = 97,271 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,759/243,927.46 = 97,271/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,759x = 243,927.46 × 97,271
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,759x = 23,727,067,961.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,727,067,961.66/176,759
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134,234.00

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