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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173,344.53, 239,289.11 and 105,383.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173,344.53, 239,289.11 and 105,383.21 is: 145,473.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173,344.53 : 239,289.11 = 105,383.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173,344.53/239,289.11 = 105,383.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173,344.53x = 239,289.11 × 105,383.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173,344.53x = 25,217,052,806.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,217,052,806.48/173,344.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145,473.60

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