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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177,727.50, 245,263.89 and 97,155.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177,727.50, 245,263.89 and 97,155.36 is: 134,074.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177,727.50 : 245,263.89 = 97,155.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177,727.50/245,263.89 = 97,155.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177,727.50x = 245,263.89 × 97,155.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177,727.50x = 23,828,701,527.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,828,701,527.95/177,727.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134,074.36

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