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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173,481.22, 239,330.76 and 116,139.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173,481.22, 239,330.76 and 116,139.01 is: 160,222.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173,481.22 : 239,330.76 = 116,139.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173,481.22/239,330.76 = 116,139.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173,481.22x = 239,330.76 × 116,139.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173,481.22x = 27,795,637,528.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,795,637,528.95/173,481.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,222.75

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