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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173,702.79, 239,519.49 and 113,161.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173,702.79, 239,519.49 and 113,161.16 is: 156,038.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173,702.79 : 239,519.49 = 113,161.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173,702.79/239,519.49 = 113,161.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173,702.79x = 239,519.49 × 113,161.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173,702.79x = 27,104,303,331.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,104,303,331.01/173,702.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,038.39

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