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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,796, 243,978.48 and 97,308

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,796, 243,978.48 and 97,308 is: 134,285.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,796 : 243,978.48 = 97,308 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,796/243,978.48 = 97,308/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,796x = 243,978.48 × 97,308
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,796x = 23,741,057,931.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,741,057,931.84/176,796
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134,285.04

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