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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173,796.86, 239,715.96 and 159,502.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173,796.86, 239,715.96 and 159,502.84 is: 220,000.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173,796.86 : 239,715.96 = 159,502.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173,796.86/239,715.96 = 159,502.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173,796.86x = 239,715.96 × 159,502.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173,796.86x = 38,235,376,413.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,235,376,413.33/173,796.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,000.39

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