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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173,322.36, 239,157.90 and 97,869.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173,322.36, 239,157.90 and 97,869.24 is: 135,044.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173,322.36 : 239,157.90 = 97,869.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173,322.36/239,157.90 = 97,869.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173,322.36x = 239,157.90 × 97,869.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173,322.36x = 23,406,201,913.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,406,201,913.00/173,322.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,044.33

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