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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173,961.96, 239,902.20 and 113,513.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173,961.96, 239,902.20 and 113,513.28 is: 156,540.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173,961.96 : 239,902.20 = 113,513.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173,961.96/239,902.20 = 113,513.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173,961.96x = 239,902.20 × 113,513.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173,961.96x = 27,232,085,601.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,232,085,601.22/173,961.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,540.46

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