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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173,225.36, 239,216.08 and 163,790.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173,225.36, 239,216.08 and 163,790.86 is: 226,187.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173,225.36 : 239,216.08 = 163,790.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173,225.36/239,216.08 = 163,790.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173,225.36x = 239,216.08 × 163,790.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173,225.36x = 39,181,407,469.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,181,407,469.03/173,225.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,187.48

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