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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,967, 244,214.46 and 97,479

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,967, 244,214.46 and 97,479 is: 134,521.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,967 : 244,214.46 = 97,479 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,967/244,214.46 = 97,479/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,967x = 244,214.46 × 97,479
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,967x = 23,805,781,346.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,805,781,346.34/176,967
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134,521.02

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