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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173,297.08, 239,147.94 and 96,811.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173,297.08, 239,147.94 and 96,811.21 is: 133,598.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173,297.08 : 239,147.94 = 96,811.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173,297.08/239,147.94 = 96,811.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173,297.08x = 239,147.94 × 96,811.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173,297.08x = 23,152,201,440.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,152,201,440.41/173,297.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,598.34

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