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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173,968.14, 239,542.20 and 152,334.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173,968.14, 239,542.20 and 152,334.12 is: 209,753.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173,968.14 : 239,542.20 = 152,334.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173,968.14/239,542.20 = 152,334.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173,968.14x = 239,542.20 × 152,334.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173,968.14x = 36,490,450,239.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,490,450,239.86/173,968.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,753.64

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