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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173,279.56, 239,102.17 and 96,788.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173,279.56, 239,102.17 and 96,788.92 is: 133,555.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173,279.56 : 239,102.17 = 96,788.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173,279.56/239,102.17 = 96,788.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173,279.56x = 239,102.17 × 96,788.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173,279.56x = 23,142,440,803.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,142,440,803.96/173,279.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,555.51

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