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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173,429.52, 239,327.67 and 96,948.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173,429.52, 239,327.67 and 96,948.78 is: 133,786.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173,429.52 : 239,327.67 = 96,948.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173,429.52/239,327.67 = 96,948.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173,429.52x = 239,327.67 × 96,948.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173,429.52x = 23,202,525,626.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,202,525,626.74/173,429.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,786.48

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