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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177,648.33, 245,151.72 and 97,074

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177,648.33, 245,151.72 and 97,074 is: 133,960.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177,648.33 : 245,151.72 = 97,074 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177,648.33/245,151.72 = 97,074/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177,648.33x = 245,151.72 × 97,074
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177,648.33x = 23,797,858,067.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,797,858,067.28/177,648.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,960.49

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