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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173,073.58, 238,707.21 and 109,388.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173,073.58, 238,707.21 and 109,388.14 is: 150,870.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173,073.58 : 238,707.21 = 109,388.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173,073.58/238,707.21 = 109,388.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173,073.58x = 238,707.21 × 109,388.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173,073.58x = 26,111,737,706.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,111,737,706.49/173,073.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150,870.73

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