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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173,773.56, 239,869.26 and 105,759.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173,773.56, 239,869.26 and 105,759.48 is: 145,985.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173,773.56 : 239,869.26 = 105,759.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173,773.56/239,869.26 = 105,759.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173,773.56x = 239,869.26 × 105,759.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173,773.56x = 25,368,448,205.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,368,448,205.58/173,773.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145,985.66

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