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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173,454.22, 239,279.15 and 116,095.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173,454.22, 239,279.15 and 116,095.94 is: 160,153.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173,454.22 : 239,279.15 = 116,095.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173,454.22/239,279.15 = 116,095.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173,454.22x = 239,279.15 × 116,095.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173,454.22x = 27,779,338,525.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,779,338,525.70/173,454.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,153.72

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