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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173,465.28, 239,407.92 and 105,493.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173,465.28, 239,407.92 and 105,493.32 is: 145,596.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173,465.28 : 239,407.92 = 105,493.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173,465.28/239,407.92 = 105,493.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173,465.28x = 239,407.92 × 105,493.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173,465.28x = 25,255,936,315.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,255,936,315.09/173,465.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145,596.49

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