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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173,595.36, 239,565.60 and 98,148

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173,595.36, 239,565.60 and 98,148 is: 135,446.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173,595.36 : 239,565.60 = 98,148 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173,595.36/239,565.60 = 98,148/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173,595.36x = 239,565.60 × 98,148
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173,595.36x = 23,512,884,508.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,512,884,508.80/173,595.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,446.50

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