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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173,613.76, 239,593.44 and 98,157.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173,613.76, 239,593.44 and 98,157.76 is: 135,461.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173,613.76 : 239,593.44 = 98,157.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173,613.76/239,593.44 = 98,157.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173,613.76x = 239,593.44 × 98,157.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173,613.76x = 23,517,955,381.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,517,955,381.09/173,613.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,461.36

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