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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173,183.51, 239,158.29 and 163,748.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173,183.51, 239,158.29 and 163,748.48 is: 226,128.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173,183.51 : 239,158.29 = 163,748.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173,183.51/239,158.29 = 163,748.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173,183.51x = 239,158.29 × 163,748.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173,183.51x = 39,161,806,466.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,161,806,466.90/173,183.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,128.96

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