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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173,733.81, 239,753.58 and 98,280.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173,733.81, 239,753.58 and 98,280.69 is: 135,627.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173,733.81 : 239,753.58 = 98,280.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173,733.81/239,753.58 = 98,280.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173,733.81x = 239,753.58 × 98,280.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173,733.81x = 23,563,147,272.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,563,147,272.37/173,733.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,627.87

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