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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178,251.52, 245,976.42 and 97,663

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178,251.52, 245,976.42 and 97,663 is: 134,769.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178,251.52 : 245,976.42 = 97,663 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178,251.52/245,976.42 = 97,663/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178,251.52x = 245,976.42 × 97,663
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178,251.52x = 24,022,795,106.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,022,795,106.46/178,251.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134,769.09

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