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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173,209.08, 239,014.90 and 96,722.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173,209.08, 239,014.90 and 96,722.20 is: 133,469.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173,209.08 : 239,014.90 = 96,722.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173,209.08/239,014.90 = 96,722.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173,209.08x = 239,014.90 × 96,722.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173,209.08x = 23,118,047,380.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,118,047,380.45/173,209.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,469.02

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