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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,969, 244,217.22 and 97,481

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,969, 244,217.22 and 97,481 is: 134,523.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,969 : 244,217.22 = 97,481 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,969/244,217.22 = 97,481/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,969x = 244,217.22 × 97,481
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,969x = 23,806,538,822.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,806,538,822.82/176,969
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134,523.78

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