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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173,467.58, 239,382.14 and 98,014.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173,467.58, 239,382.14 and 98,014.46 is: 135,258.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173,467.58 : 239,382.14 = 98,014.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173,467.58/239,382.14 = 98,014.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173,467.58x = 239,382.14 × 98,014.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173,467.58x = 23,462,911,185.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,462,911,185.74/173,467.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,258.19

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