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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177,070, 244,356.60 and 97,582

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177,070, 244,356.60 and 97,582 is: 134,663.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177,070 : 244,356.60 = 97,582 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177,070/244,356.60 = 97,582/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177,070x = 244,356.60 × 97,582
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177,070x = 23,844,805,741.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,844,805,741.20/177,070
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134,663.16

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