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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173,344.86, 239,221.35 and 97,898.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173,344.86, 239,221.35 and 97,898.22 is: 135,102.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173,344.86 : 239,221.35 = 97,898.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173,344.86/239,221.35 = 97,898.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173,344.86x = 239,221.35 × 97,898.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173,344.86x = 23,419,344,351.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,419,344,351.00/173,344.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,102.62

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