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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173,807.73, 239,730.74 and 159,513.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173,807.73, 239,730.74 and 159,513.62 is: 220,015.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173,807.73 : 239,730.74 = 159,513.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173,807.73/239,730.74 = 159,513.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173,807.73x = 239,730.74 × 159,513.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173,807.73x = 38,240,318,162.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,240,318,162.68/173,807.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,015.06

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