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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

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173,804.08 : 239,836.80 = 98,338 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173,804.08/239,836.80 = 98,338/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173,804.08x = 239,836.80 × 98,338
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173,804.08x = 23,585,071,238.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,585,071,238.40/173,804.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,699.18

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