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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173,558.29, 239,507.27 and 98,106.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173,558.29, 239,507.27 and 98,106.79 is: 135,385.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173,558.29 : 239,507.27 = 98,106.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173,558.29/239,507.27 = 98,106.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173,558.29x = 239,507.27 × 98,106.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173,558.29x = 23,497,289,441.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,497,289,441.36/173,558.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,385.58

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