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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173,416.78, 239,244.33 and 137,462.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173,416.78, 239,244.33 and 137,462.50 is: 189,642.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173,416.78 : 239,244.33 = 137,462.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173,416.78/239,244.33 = 137,462.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173,416.78x = 239,244.33 × 137,462.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173,416.78x = 32,887,123,712.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,887,123,712.63/173,416.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,642.11

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