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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173,251.43, 239,084.42 and 96,771.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173,251.43, 239,084.42 and 96,771.59 is: 133,543.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173,251.43 : 239,084.42 = 96,771.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173,251.43/239,084.42 = 96,771.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173,251.43x = 239,084.42 × 96,771.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173,251.43x = 23,136,578,684.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,136,578,684.91/173,251.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,543.36

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