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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177,835.01, 245,408.85 and 97,262.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177,835.01, 245,408.85 and 97,262.28 is: 134,220.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177,835.01 : 245,408.85 = 97,262.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177,835.01/245,408.85 = 97,262.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177,835.01x = 245,408.85 × 97,262.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177,835.01x = 23,869,024,283.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,869,024,283.18/177,835.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134,220.06

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