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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,974, 244,224.12 and 97,486

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,974, 244,224.12 and 97,486 is: 134,530.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,974 : 244,224.12 = 97,486 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,974/244,224.12 = 97,486/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,974x = 244,224.12 × 97,486
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,974x = 23,808,432,562.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,808,432,562.32/176,974
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134,530.68

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