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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173,814.07, 239,866.82 and 113,423.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173,814.07, 239,866.82 and 113,423.35 is: 156,526.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173,814.07 : 239,866.82 = 113,423.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173,814.07/239,866.82 = 113,423.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173,814.07x = 239,866.82 × 113,423.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173,814.07x = 27,206,498,278.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,206,498,278.25/173,814.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,526.44

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