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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173,558.92, 239,635.44 and 135,361.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173,558.92, 239,635.44 and 135,361.13 is: 186,895.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173,558.92 : 239,635.44 = 135,361.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173,558.92/239,635.44 = 135,361.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173,558.92x = 239,635.44 × 135,361.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173,558.92x = 32,437,323,946.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,437,323,946.45/173,558.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,895.17

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