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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173,005.07, 238,770.83 and 101,413.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173,005.07, 238,770.83 and 101,413.67 is: 139,964.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173,005.07 : 238,770.83 = 101,413.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173,005.07/238,770.83 = 101,413.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173,005.07x = 238,770.83 × 101,413.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173,005.07x = 24,214,625,218.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,214,625,218.93/173,005.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,964.83

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