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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173,796.12, 239,843.70 and 98,343

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173,796.12, 239,843.70 and 98,343 is: 135,716.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173,796.12 : 239,843.70 = 98,343 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173,796.12/239,843.70 = 98,343/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173,796.12x = 239,843.70 × 98,343
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173,796.12x = 23,586,948,989.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,586,948,989.10/173,796.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,716.20

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