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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173,807.48, 239,730.42 and 159,513.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173,807.48, 239,730.42 and 159,513.39 is: 220,014.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173,807.48 : 239,730.42 = 159,513.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173,807.48/239,730.42 = 159,513.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173,807.48x = 239,730.42 × 159,513.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173,807.48x = 38,240,211,182.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,240,211,182.76/173,807.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,014.76

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