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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173,044, 238,584.36 and 144,404.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173,044, 238,584.36 and 144,404.92 is: 199,098.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173,044 : 238,584.36 = 144,404.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173,044/238,584.36 = 144,404.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173,044x = 238,584.36 × 144,404.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173,044x = 34,452,755,419.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,452,755,419.05/173,044
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,098.24

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