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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173,257.83, 239,093.19 and 96,778.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173,257.83, 239,093.19 and 96,778.17 is: 133,552.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173,257.83 : 239,093.19 = 96,778.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173,257.83/239,093.19 = 96,778.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173,257.83x = 239,093.19 × 96,778.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173,257.83x = 23,139,001,387.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,139,001,387.66/173,257.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,552.41

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