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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173,402.28, 239,262.66 and 109,695.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173,402.28, 239,262.66 and 109,695.24 is: 151,358.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173,402.28 : 239,262.66 = 109,695.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173,402.28/239,262.66 = 109,695.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173,402.28x = 239,262.66 × 109,695.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173,402.28x = 26,245,974,911.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,245,974,911.74/173,402.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151,358.88

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