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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173,055.24, 238,924.34 and 132,691.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173,055.24, 238,924.34 and 132,691.42 is: 183,197.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173,055.24 : 238,924.34 = 132,691.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173,055.24/238,924.34 = 132,691.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173,055.24x = 238,924.34 × 132,691.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173,055.24x = 31,703,209,947.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,703,209,947.16/173,055.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,197.05

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