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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173,814, 239,863.32 and 98,362.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173,814, 239,863.32 and 98,362.68 is: 135,740.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173,814 : 239,863.32 = 98,362.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173,814/239,863.32 = 98,362.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173,814x = 239,863.32 × 98,362.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173,814x = 23,593,598,988.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,593,598,988.90/173,814
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,740.50

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