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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,847, 244,048.86 and 97,359

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,847, 244,048.86 and 97,359 is: 134,355.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,847 : 244,048.86 = 97,359 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,847/244,048.86 = 97,359/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,847x = 244,048.86 × 97,359
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,847x = 23,760,352,960.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,760,352,960.74/176,847
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134,355.42

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