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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173,053.24, 238,921.58 and 132,689.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173,053.24, 238,921.58 and 132,689.42 is: 183,194.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173,053.24 : 238,921.58 = 132,689.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173,053.24/238,921.58 = 132,689.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173,053.24x = 238,921.58 × 132,689.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173,053.24x = 31,702,365,875.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,702,365,875.68/173,053.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,194.29

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