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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173,720.31, 239,734.94 and 98,267.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173,720.31, 239,734.94 and 98,267.19 is: 135,609.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173,720.31 : 239,734.94 = 98,267.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173,720.31/239,734.94 = 98,267.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173,720.31x = 239,734.94 × 98,267.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173,720.31x = 23,558,078,407.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,558,078,407.28/173,720.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,609.24

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