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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,973, 244,222.74 and 97,485

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,973, 244,222.74 and 97,485 is: 134,529.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,973 : 244,222.74 = 97,485 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,973/244,222.74 = 97,485/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,973x = 244,222.74 × 97,485
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,973x = 23,808,053,808.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,808,053,808.90/176,973
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134,529.30

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