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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173,245.79, 239,191.68 and 155,064.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173,245.79, 239,191.68 and 155,064.98 is: 214,090.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173,245.79 : 239,191.68 = 155,064.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173,245.79/239,191.68 = 155,064.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173,245.79x = 239,191.68 × 155,064.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173,245.79x = 37,090,254,254.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,090,254,254.84/173,245.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,090.37

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