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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173,237.89, 239,052.73 and 96,746.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173,237.89, 239,052.73 and 96,746.37 is: 133,501.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173,237.89 : 239,052.73 = 96,746.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173,237.89/239,052.73 = 96,746.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173,237.89x = 239,052.73 × 96,746.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173,237.89x = 23,127,482,523.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,127,482,523.03/173,237.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,501.30

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