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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173,786.83, 239,819.18 and 97,298.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173,786.83, 239,819.18 and 97,298.77 is: 134,268.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173,786.83 : 239,819.18 = 97,298.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173,786.83/239,819.18 = 97,298.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173,786.83x = 239,819.18 × 97,298.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173,786.83x = 23,334,110,150.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,334,110,150.37/173,786.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134,268.58

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