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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173,186.57, 239,162.52 and 163,751.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173,186.57, 239,162.52 and 163,751.55 is: 226,133.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173,186.57 : 239,162.52 = 163,751.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173,186.57/239,162.52 = 163,751.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173,186.57x = 239,162.52 × 163,751.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173,186.57x = 39,163,233,351.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,163,233,351.91/173,186.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,133.21

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