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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173,438.88, 239,350.32 and 97,985.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173,438.88, 239,350.32 and 97,985.76 is: 135,222.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173,438.88 : 239,350.32 = 97,985.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173,438.88/239,350.32 = 97,985.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173,438.88x = 239,350.32 × 97,985.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173,438.88x = 23,452,923,011.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,452,923,011.44/173,438.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,222.98

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