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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173,457.97, 239,384.10 and 96,991.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173,457.97, 239,384.10 and 96,991.96 is: 133,855.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173,457.97 : 239,384.10 = 96,991.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173,457.97/239,384.10 = 96,991.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173,457.97x = 239,384.10 × 96,991.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173,457.97x = 23,218,333,051.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,218,333,051.84/173,457.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,855.67

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