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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173,799.12, 239,847.84 and 98,346

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173,799.12, 239,847.84 and 98,346 is: 135,720.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173,799.12 : 239,847.84 = 98,346 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173,799.12/239,847.84 = 98,346/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173,799.12x = 239,847.84 × 98,346
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173,799.12x = 23,588,075,672.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,588,075,672.64/173,799.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,720.34

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