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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173,253.74, 239,087.57 and 96,774.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173,253.74, 239,087.57 and 96,774.21 is: 133,546.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173,253.74 : 239,087.57 = 96,774.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173,253.74/239,087.57 = 96,774.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173,253.74x = 239,087.57 × 96,774.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173,253.74x = 23,137,510,223.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,137,510,223.70/173,253.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,546.96

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