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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177,073, 244,360.74 and 97,585

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177,073, 244,360.74 and 97,585 is: 134,667.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177,073 : 244,360.74 = 97,585 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177,073/244,360.74 = 97,585/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177,073x = 244,360.74 × 97,585
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177,073x = 23,845,942,812.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,845,942,812.90/177,073
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134,667.30

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