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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173,936.52, 238,233.76 and 163,723.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173,936.52, 238,233.76 and 163,723.24 is: 224,245.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173,936.52 : 238,233.76 = 163,723.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173,936.52/238,233.76 = 163,723.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173,936.52x = 238,233.76 × 163,723.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173,936.52x = 39,004,403,064.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,004,403,064.58/173,936.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,245.05

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