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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173,268.97, 239,085.73 and 96,778.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173,268.97, 239,085.73 and 96,778.64 is: 133,540.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173,268.97 : 239,085.73 = 96,778.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173,268.97/239,085.73 = 96,778.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173,268.97x = 239,085.73 × 96,778.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173,268.97x = 23,138,391,792.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,138,391,792.81/173,268.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,540.31

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