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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173,459.58, 239,371.11 and 98,006.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173,459.58, 239,371.11 and 98,006.46 is: 135,247.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173,459.58 : 239,371.11 = 98,006.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173,459.58/239,371.11 = 98,006.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173,459.58x = 239,371.11 × 98,006.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173,459.58x = 23,459,915,117.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,459,915,117.37/173,459.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,247.16

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