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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173,807.22, 239,730.05 and 159,513.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173,807.22, 239,730.05 and 159,513.12 is: 220,014.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173,807.22 : 239,730.05 = 159,513.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173,807.22/239,730.05 = 159,513.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173,807.22x = 239,730.05 × 159,513.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173,807.22x = 38,240,088,233.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,240,088,233.26/173,807.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,014.38

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