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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173,184.53, 239,159.52 and 163,749.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173,184.53, 239,159.52 and 163,749.47 is: 226,130.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173,184.53 : 239,159.52 = 163,749.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173,184.53/239,159.52 = 163,749.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173,184.53x = 239,159.52 × 163,749.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173,184.53x = 39,162,243,449.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,162,243,449.66/173,184.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,130.15

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