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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173,751.72, 239,653.73 and 159,457.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173,751.72, 239,653.73 and 159,457.72 is: 219,938.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173,751.72 : 239,653.73 = 159,457.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173,751.72/239,653.73 = 159,457.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173,751.72x = 239,653.73 × 159,457.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173,751.72x = 38,214,636,177.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,214,636,177.03/173,751.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,938.18

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