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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,993.12, 244,250.40 and 97,505.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,993.12, 244,250.40 and 97,505.12 is: 134,557.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,993.12 : 244,250.40 = 97,505.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,993.12/244,250.40 = 97,505.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,993.12x = 244,250.40 × 97,505.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,993.12x = 23,815,664,562.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,815,664,562.05/176,993.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134,557.01

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