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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173,467.08, 239,381.46 and 98,013.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173,467.08, 239,381.46 and 98,013.96 is: 135,257.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173,467.08 : 239,381.46 = 98,013.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173,467.08/239,381.46 = 98,013.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173,467.08x = 239,381.46 × 98,013.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173,467.08x = 23,462,724,845.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,462,724,845.18/173,467.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,257.51

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