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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177,759.52, 245,307.51 and 97,186.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177,759.52, 245,307.51 and 97,186.90 is: 134,117.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177,759.52 : 245,307.51 = 97,186.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177,759.52/245,307.51 = 97,186.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177,759.52x = 245,307.51 × 97,186.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177,759.52x = 23,840,676,443.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,840,676,443.62/177,759.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134,117.58

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