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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173,595.57, 239,508.72 and 113,144.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173,595.57, 239,508.72 and 113,144.28 is: 156,104.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173,595.57 : 239,508.72 = 113,144.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173,595.57/239,508.72 = 113,144.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173,595.57x = 239,508.72 × 113,144.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173,595.57x = 27,099,041,678.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,099,041,678.12/173,595.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,104.45

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