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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177,992.72, 245,619.96 and 97,420.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177,992.72, 245,619.96 and 97,420.08 is: 134,434.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177,992.72 : 245,619.96 = 97,420.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177,992.72/245,619.96 = 97,420.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177,992.72x = 245,619.96 × 97,420.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177,992.72x = 23,928,316,152.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,928,316,152.80/177,992.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134,434.24

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