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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177,158, 244,478.04 and 97,670

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177,158, 244,478.04 and 97,670 is: 134,784.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177,158 : 244,478.04 = 97,670 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177,158/244,478.04 = 97,670/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177,158x = 244,478.04 × 97,670
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177,158x = 23,878,170,166.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,878,170,166.80/177,158
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134,784.60

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