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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173,752.12, 239,782.98 and 98,299

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173,752.12, 239,782.98 and 98,299 is: 135,655.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173,752.12 : 239,782.98 = 98,299 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173,752.12/239,782.98 = 98,299/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173,752.12x = 239,782.98 × 98,299
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173,752.12x = 23,570,427,151.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,570,427,151.02/173,752.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,655.48

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