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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173,750, 239,773.38 and 98,298.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173,750, 239,773.38 and 98,298.50 is: 135,651.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173,750 : 239,773.38 = 98,298.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173,750/239,773.38 = 98,298.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173,750x = 239,773.38 × 98,298.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173,750x = 23,569,363,593.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,569,363,593.93/173,750
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,651.01

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