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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173,912.02, 239,991.73 and 98,460.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173,912.02, 239,991.73 and 98,460.52 is: 135,871.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173,912.02 : 239,991.73 = 98,460.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173,912.02/239,991.73 = 98,460.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173,912.02x = 239,991.73 × 98,460.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173,912.02x = 23,629,710,531.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,629,710,531.50/173,912.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,871.64

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