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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173,462.29, 239,364.75 and 105,469.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173,462.29, 239,364.75 and 105,469.82 is: 145,540.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173,462.29 : 239,364.75 = 105,469.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173,462.29/239,364.75 = 105,469.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173,462.29x = 239,364.75 × 105,469.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173,462.29x = 25,245,757,096.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,245,757,096.85/173,462.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145,540.32

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