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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173,458.26, 239,377.07 and 96,975.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173,458.26, 239,377.07 and 96,975.23 is: 133,828.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173,458.26 : 239,377.07 = 96,975.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173,458.26/239,377.07 = 96,975.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173,458.26x = 239,377.07 × 96,975.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173,458.26x = 23,213,645,465.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,213,645,465.53/173,458.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,828.42

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