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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173,822.76, 239,858.82 and 138,099.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173,822.76, 239,858.82 and 138,099.24 is: 190,563.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173,822.76 : 239,858.82 = 138,099.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173,822.76/239,858.82 = 138,099.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173,822.76x = 239,858.82 × 138,099.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173,822.76x = 33,124,320,749.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,124,320,749.30/173,822.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,563.77

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