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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173,806.22, 239,728.67 and 159,512.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173,806.22, 239,728.67 and 159,512.12 is: 220,013.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173,806.22 : 239,728.67 = 159,512.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173,806.22/239,728.67 = 159,512.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173,806.22x = 239,728.67 × 159,512.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173,806.22x = 38,239,627,877.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,239,627,877.43/173,806.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,013.00

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