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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173,676, 239,682.96 and 97,194.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173,676, 239,682.96 and 97,194.44 is: 134,133.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173,676 : 239,682.96 = 97,194.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173,676/239,682.96 = 97,194.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173,676x = 239,682.96 × 97,194.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173,676x = 23,295,851,074.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,295,851,074.74/173,676
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134,133.97

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