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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177,067, 244,352.46 and 97,579

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177,067, 244,352.46 and 97,579 is: 134,659.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177,067 : 244,352.46 = 97,579 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177,067/244,352.46 = 97,579/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177,067x = 244,352.46 × 97,579
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177,067x = 23,843,668,694.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,843,668,694.34/177,067
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134,659.02

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