Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173,421.84, 239,322.08 and 101,801.84
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 173,421.84, 239,322.08 and 101,801.84 is: 140,486.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
173,421.84 : 239,322.08 = 101,801.84 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
173,421.84/239,322.08 = 101,801.84/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
173,421.84x = 239,322.08 × 101,801.84 - Step 4: Simplify right side
173,421.84x = 24,363,428,096.63 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 24,363,428,096.63/173,421.84 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 140,486.50
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