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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173,184.69, 239,159.94 and 163,749.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173,184.69, 239,159.94 and 163,749.67 is: 226,130.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173,184.69 : 239,159.94 = 163,749.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173,184.69/239,159.94 = 163,749.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173,184.69x = 239,159.94 × 163,749.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173,184.69x = 39,162,360,040.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,162,360,040.26/173,184.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,130.61

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