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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173,419.77, 239,314.26 and 96,939

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173,419.77, 239,314.26 and 96,939 is: 133,773.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173,419.77 : 239,314.26 = 96,939 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173,419.77/239,314.26 = 96,939/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173,419.77x = 239,314.26 × 96,939
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173,419.77x = 23,198,885,050.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,198,885,050.14/173,419.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,773.01

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