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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173,263.06, 239,238.39 and 132,913

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173,263.06, 239,238.39 and 132,913 is: 183,523.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173,263.06 : 239,238.39 = 132,913 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173,263.06/239,238.39 = 132,913/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173,263.06x = 239,238.39 × 132,913
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173,263.06x = 31,797,892,130.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,797,892,130.07/173,263.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,523.78

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