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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173,348.97, 239,220.38 and 96,868.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173,348.97, 239,220.38 and 96,868.25 is: 133,677.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173,348.97 : 239,220.38 = 96,868.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173,348.97/239,220.38 = 96,868.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173,348.97x = 239,220.38 × 96,868.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173,348.97x = 23,172,859,219.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,172,859,219.05/173,348.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,677.52

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