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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173,803.08, 239,835.42 and 98,337

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173,803.08, 239,835.42 and 98,337 is: 135,697.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173,803.08 : 239,835.42 = 98,337 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173,803.08/239,835.42 = 98,337/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173,803.08x = 239,835.42 × 98,337
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173,803.08x = 23,584,695,696.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,584,695,696.54/173,803.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,697.80

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