Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173,804.08, 239,836.80 and 98,338
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 173,804.08, 239,836.80 and 98,338 is: 135,699.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
173,804.08 : 239,836.80 = 98,338 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
173,804.08/239,836.80 = 98,338/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
173,804.08x = 239,836.80 × 98,338 - Step 4: Simplify right side
173,804.08x = 23,585,071,238.40 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 23,585,071,238.40/173,804.08 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 135,699.18
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