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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173,789.60, 239,705.97 and 159,495.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173,789.60, 239,705.97 and 159,495.59 is: 219,990.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173,789.60 : 239,705.97 = 159,495.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173,789.60/239,705.97 = 159,495.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173,789.60x = 239,705.97 × 159,495.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173,789.60x = 38,232,045,112.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,232,045,112.83/173,789.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,990.41

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