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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239,916.42, 359,792.73 and 173,158.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239,916.42, 359,792.73 and 173,158.26 is: 259,678.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239,916.42 : 359,792.73 = 173,158.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239,916.42/359,792.73 = 173,158.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239,916.42x = 359,792.73 × 173,158.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239,916.42x = 62,301,083,087.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,301,083,087.45/239,916.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,678.28

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