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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 133,617.96, 183,973.14 and 113,433

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 133,617.96, 183,973.14 and 113,433 is: 156,181.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133,617.96 : 183,973.14 = 113,433 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133,617.96/183,973.14 = 113,433/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133,617.96x = 183,973.14 × 113,433
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133,617.96x = 20,868,625,189.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,868,625,189.62/133,617.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,181.29

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