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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178,265.52, 245,995.74 and 97,677

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178,265.52, 245,995.74 and 97,677 is: 134,788.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178,265.52 : 245,995.74 = 97,677 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178,265.52/245,995.74 = 97,677/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178,265.52x = 245,995.74 × 97,677
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178,265.52x = 24,028,125,895.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,028,125,895.98/178,265.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134,788.41

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