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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173,009.58, 238,618.89 and 109,324.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173,009.58, 238,618.89 and 109,324.14 is: 150,782.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173,009.58 : 238,618.89 = 109,324.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173,009.58/238,618.89 = 109,324.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173,009.58x = 238,618.89 × 109,324.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173,009.58x = 26,086,804,937.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,086,804,937.00/173,009.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150,782.43

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