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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177,005.12, 244,266.96 and 97,517.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177,005.12, 244,266.96 and 97,517.12 is: 134,573.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177,005.12 : 244,266.96 = 97,517.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177,005.12/244,266.96 = 97,517.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177,005.12x = 244,266.96 × 97,517.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177,005.12x = 23,820,210,450.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,820,210,450.36/177,005.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134,573.57

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