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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173,411, 239,326.62 and 97,964.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173,411, 239,326.62 and 97,964.36 is: 135,201.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173,411 : 239,326.62 = 97,964.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173,411/239,326.62 = 97,964.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173,411x = 239,326.62 × 97,964.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173,411x = 23,445,479,159.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,445,479,159.26/173,411
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,201.80

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