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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173,063.99, 238,936.41 and 132,700.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173,063.99, 238,936.41 and 132,700.20 is: 183,209.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173,063.99 : 238,936.41 = 132,700.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173,063.99/238,936.41 = 132,700.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173,063.99x = 238,936.41 × 132,700.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173,063.99x = 31,706,909,394.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,706,909,394.28/173,063.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,209.17

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