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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173,028.65, 259,050.90 and 133,334.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173,028.65, 259,050.90 and 133,334.60 is: 199,622.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173,028.65 : 259,050.90 = 133,334.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173,028.65/259,050.90 = 133,334.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173,028.65x = 259,050.90 × 133,334.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173,028.65x = 34,540,448,131.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,540,448,131.14/173,028.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,622.71

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