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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173,569.74, 239,457.80 and 109,001

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173,569.74, 239,457.80 and 109,001 is: 150,378.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173,569.74 : 239,457.80 = 109,001 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173,569.74/239,457.80 = 109,001/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173,569.74x = 239,457.80 × 109,001
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173,569.74x = 26,101,139,657.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,101,139,657.80/173,569.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150,378.40

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