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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,769, 243,941.26 and 97,281

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,769, 243,941.26 and 97,281 is: 134,247.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,769 : 243,941.26 = 97,281 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,769/243,941.26 = 97,281/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,769x = 243,941.26 × 97,281
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,769x = 23,730,849,714.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,730,849,714.06/176,769
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134,247.80

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