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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173,807.23, 239,730.19 and 159,513.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173,807.23, 239,730.19 and 159,513.16 is: 220,014.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173,807.23 : 239,730.19 = 159,513.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173,807.23/239,730.19 = 159,513.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173,807.23x = 239,730.19 × 159,513.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173,807.23x = 38,240,120,154.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,240,120,154.30/173,807.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,014.55

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