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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173,847.15, 239,867.95 and 98,395.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173,847.15, 239,867.95 and 98,395.65 is: 135,762.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173,847.15 : 239,867.95 = 98,395.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173,847.15/239,867.95 = 98,395.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173,847.15x = 239,867.95 × 98,395.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173,847.15x = 23,601,962,854.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,601,962,854.42/173,847.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,762.73

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