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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173,335.37, 239,199.90 and 96,855.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173,335.37, 239,199.90 and 96,855.71 is: 133,659.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173,335.37 : 239,199.90 = 96,855.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173,335.37/239,199.90 = 96,855.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173,335.37x = 239,199.90 × 96,855.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173,335.37x = 23,167,876,146.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,167,876,146.43/173,335.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,659.25

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