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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173,230.30, 239,222.92 and 163,795.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173,230.30, 239,222.92 and 163,795.78 is: 226,194.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173,230.30 : 239,222.92 = 163,795.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173,230.30/239,222.92 = 163,795.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173,230.30x = 239,222.92 × 163,795.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173,230.30x = 39,183,703,767.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,183,703,767.73/173,230.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,194.29

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