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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173,087.28, 238,968.48 and 132,723.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173,087.28, 238,968.48 and 132,723.36 is: 183,241.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173,087.28 : 238,968.48 = 132,723.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173,087.28/238,968.48 = 132,723.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173,087.28x = 238,968.48 × 132,723.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173,087.28x = 31,716,699,599.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,716,699,599.69/173,087.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,241.08

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