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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177,845.13, 245,422.83 and 97,272.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177,845.13, 245,422.83 and 97,272.42 is: 134,234.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177,845.13 : 245,422.83 = 97,272.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177,845.13/245,422.83 = 97,272.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177,845.13x = 245,422.83 × 97,272.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177,845.13x = 23,872,872,597.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,872,872,597.35/177,845.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134,234.05

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