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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,958, 244,202.04 and 97,470

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,958, 244,202.04 and 97,470 is: 134,508.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,958 : 244,202.04 = 97,470 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,958/244,202.04 = 97,470/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,958x = 244,202.04 × 97,470
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,958x = 23,802,372,838.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,802,372,838.80/176,958
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134,508.60

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