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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173,097, 238,873.86 and 122,883.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173,097, 238,873.86 and 122,883.48 is: 169,579.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173,097 : 238,873.86 = 122,883.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173,097/238,873.86 = 122,883.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173,097x = 238,873.86 × 122,883.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173,097x = 29,353,651,197.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,353,651,197.83/173,097
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169,579.20

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