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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173,580.02, 239,529.13 and 97,085.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173,580.02, 239,529.13 and 97,085.86 is: 133,972.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173,580.02 : 239,529.13 = 97,085.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173,580.02/239,529.13 = 97,085.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173,580.02x = 239,529.13 × 97,085.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173,580.02x = 23,254,891,581.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,254,891,581.10/173,580.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,972.17

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