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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173,464.08, 239,377.32 and 98,010.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173,464.08, 239,377.32 and 98,010.96 is: 135,253.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173,464.08 : 239,377.32 = 98,010.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173,464.08/239,377.32 = 98,010.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173,464.08x = 239,377.32 × 98,010.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173,464.08x = 23,461,600,935.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,461,600,935.43/173,464.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,253.37

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