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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173,870.20, 239,997.90 and 102,246.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173,870.20, 239,997.90 and 102,246.76 is: 141,134.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173,870.20 : 239,997.90 = 102,246.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173,870.20/239,997.90 = 102,246.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173,870.20x = 239,997.90 × 102,246.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173,870.20x = 24,539,007,681.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,539,007,681.80/173,870.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141,134.06

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