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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173,465.08, 239,378.70 and 98,011.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173,465.08, 239,378.70 and 98,011.96 is: 135,254.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173,465.08 : 239,378.70 = 98,011.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173,465.08/239,378.70 = 98,011.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173,465.08x = 239,378.70 × 98,011.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173,465.08x = 23,461,975,569.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,461,975,569.25/173,465.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,254.75

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