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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173,185.76, 239,161.40 and 163,750.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173,185.76, 239,161.40 and 163,750.73 is: 226,132.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173,185.76 : 239,161.40 = 163,750.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173,185.76/239,161.40 = 163,750.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173,185.76x = 239,161.40 × 163,750.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173,185.76x = 39,162,853,837.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,162,853,837.82/173,185.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,132.07

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