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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173,546.58, 239,489.49 and 97,065.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173,546.58, 239,489.49 and 97,065.82 is: 133,948.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173,546.58 : 239,489.49 = 97,065.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173,546.58/239,489.49 = 97,065.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173,546.58x = 239,489.49 × 97,065.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173,546.58x = 23,246,242,899.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,246,242,899.03/173,546.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,948.15

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