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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173,781.34, 239,821.90 and 98,329.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173,781.34, 239,821.90 and 98,329.84 is: 135,697.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173,781.34 : 239,821.90 = 98,329.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173,781.34/239,821.90 = 98,329.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173,781.34x = 239,821.90 × 98,329.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173,781.34x = 23,581,649,055.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,581,649,055.50/173,781.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,697.24

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