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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173,710.44, 239,802.12 and 130,705.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173,710.44, 239,802.12 and 130,705.92 is: 180,435.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173,710.44 : 239,802.12 = 130,705.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173,710.44/239,802.12 = 130,705.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173,710.44x = 239,802.12 × 130,705.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173,710.44x = 31,343,556,712.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,343,556,712.55/173,710.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,435.65

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