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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173,810.73, 239,734.88 and 159,516.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173,810.73, 239,734.88 and 159,516.62 is: 220,019.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173,810.73 : 239,734.88 = 159,516.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173,810.73/239,734.88 = 159,516.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173,810.73x = 239,734.88 × 159,516.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173,810.73x = 38,241,697,753.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,241,697,753.71/173,810.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,019.20

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