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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173,511.55, 239,444.30 and 97,029.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173,511.55, 239,444.30 and 97,029.77 is: 133,900.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173,511.55 : 239,444.30 = 97,029.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173,511.55/239,444.30 = 97,029.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173,511.55x = 239,444.30 × 97,029.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173,511.55x = 23,233,225,356.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,233,225,356.81/173,511.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,900.17

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