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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173,719.52, 239,701.76 and 102,114

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173,719.52, 239,701.76 and 102,114 is: 140,898.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173,719.52 : 239,701.76 = 102,114 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173,719.52/239,701.76 = 102,114/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173,719.52x = 239,701.76 × 102,114
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173,719.52x = 24,476,905,520.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,476,905,520.64/173,719.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,898.99

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