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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173,465.58, 239,379.39 and 98,012.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173,465.58, 239,379.39 and 98,012.46 is: 135,255.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173,465.58 : 239,379.39 = 98,012.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173,465.58/239,379.39 = 98,012.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173,465.58x = 239,379.39 × 98,012.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173,465.58x = 23,462,162,887.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,462,162,887.20/173,465.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,255.44

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