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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173,663.73, 239,666.04 and 97,182.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173,663.73, 239,666.04 and 97,182.16 is: 134,117.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173,663.73 : 239,666.04 = 97,182.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173,663.73/239,666.04 = 97,182.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173,663.73x = 239,666.04 × 97,182.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173,663.73x = 23,291,262,846.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,291,262,846.68/173,663.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134,117.03

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