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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173,031.36, 238,774.14 and 97,575

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173,031.36, 238,774.14 and 97,575 is: 134,648.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173,031.36 : 238,774.14 = 97,575 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173,031.36/238,774.14 = 97,575/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173,031.36x = 238,774.14 × 97,575
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173,031.36x = 23,298,386,710.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,298,386,710.50/173,031.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134,648.35

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