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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173,620.56, 239,581.89 and 160,926.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173,620.56, 239,581.89 and 160,926.24 is: 222,064.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173,620.56 : 239,581.89 = 160,926.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173,620.56/239,581.89 = 160,926.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173,620.56x = 239,581.89 × 160,926.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173,620.56x = 38,555,012,729.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,555,012,729.79/173,620.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,064.79

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