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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,972, 244,221.36 and 97,484

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,972, 244,221.36 and 97,484 is: 134,527.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,972 : 244,221.36 = 97,484 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,972/244,221.36 = 97,484/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,972x = 244,221.36 × 97,484
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,972x = 23,807,675,058.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,807,675,058.24/176,972
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134,527.92

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