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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173,444.21, 239,322.40 and 96,938.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173,444.21, 239,322.40 and 96,938.84 is: 133,758.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173,444.21 : 239,322.40 = 96,938.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173,444.21/239,322.40 = 96,938.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173,444.21x = 239,322.40 × 96,938.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173,444.21x = 23,199,636,197.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,199,636,197.97/173,444.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,758.50

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