Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,971, 244,220 and 97,483
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 176,971, 244,220 and 97,483 is: 134,526.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
176,971 : 244,220 = 97,483 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
176,971/244,220 = 97,483/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
176,971x = 244,220 × 97,483 - Step 4: Simplify right side
176,971x = 23,807,298,260 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 23,807,298,260/176,971 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 134,526.55
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