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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173,805.23, 239,727.44 and 159,511.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173,805.23, 239,727.44 and 159,511.16 is: 220,011.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173,805.23 : 239,727.44 = 159,511.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173,805.23/239,727.44 = 159,511.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173,805.23x = 239,727.44 × 159,511.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173,805.23x = 38,239,200,042.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,239,200,042.04/173,805.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,011.80

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