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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173,808.23, 239,731.57 and 159,514.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173,808.23, 239,731.57 and 159,514.16 is: 220,015.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173,808.23 : 239,731.57 = 159,514.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173,808.23/239,731.57 = 159,514.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173,808.23x = 239,731.57 × 159,514.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173,808.23x = 38,240,580,014.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,240,580,014.03/173,808.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,015.93

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