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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177,243, 244,595.34 and 97,755

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177,243, 244,595.34 and 97,755 is: 134,901.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177,243 : 244,595.34 = 97,755 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177,243/244,595.34 = 97,755/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177,243x = 244,595.34 × 97,755
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177,243x = 23,910,417,461.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,910,417,461.70/177,243
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134,901.90

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