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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173,225.55, 239,216.34 and 163,791.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173,225.55, 239,216.34 and 163,791.04 is: 226,187.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173,225.55 : 239,216.34 = 163,791.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173,225.55/239,216.34 = 163,791.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173,225.55x = 239,216.34 × 163,791.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173,225.55x = 39,181,492,294.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,181,492,294.64/173,225.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,187.72

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