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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173,003.99, 238,732.53 and 112,690.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173,003.99, 238,732.53 and 112,690.18 is: 155,503.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173,003.99 : 238,732.53 = 112,690.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173,003.99/238,732.53 = 112,690.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173,003.99x = 238,732.53 × 112,690.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173,003.99x = 26,902,810,583.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,902,810,583.89/173,003.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155,503.99

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