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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173,183.01, 239,157.60 and 163,747.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173,183.01, 239,157.60 and 163,747.98 is: 226,128.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173,183.01 : 239,157.60 = 163,747.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173,183.01/239,157.60 = 163,747.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173,183.01x = 239,157.60 × 163,747.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173,183.01x = 39,161,573,978.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,161,573,978.40/173,183.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,128.27

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