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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,986.62, 244,241.43 and 97,498.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,986.62, 244,241.43 and 97,498.62 is: 134,548.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,986.62 : 244,241.43 = 97,498.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,986.62/244,241.43 = 97,498.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,986.62x = 244,241.43 × 97,498.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,986.62x = 23,813,202,371.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,813,202,371.83/176,986.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134,548.04

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