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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173,360.73, 239,237.11 and 96,879.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173,360.73, 239,237.11 and 96,879.81 is: 133,693.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173,360.73 : 239,237.11 = 96,879.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173,360.73/239,237.11 = 96,879.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173,360.73x = 239,237.11 × 96,879.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173,360.73x = 23,177,245,163.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,177,245,163.66/173,360.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,693.74

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