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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173,565.37, 239,451.76 and 108,996.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173,565.37, 239,451.76 and 108,996.63 is: 150,372.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173,565.37 : 239,451.76 = 108,996.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173,565.37/239,451.76 = 108,996.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173,565.37x = 239,451.76 × 108,996.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173,565.37x = 26,099,434,887.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,099,434,887.57/173,565.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150,372.36

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