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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173,356.80, 239,072.30 and 133,072.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173,356.80, 239,072.30 and 133,072.26 is: 183,516.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173,356.80 : 239,072.30 = 133,072.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173,356.80/239,072.30 = 133,072.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173,356.80x = 239,072.30 × 133,072.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173,356.80x = 31,813,891,264.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,813,891,264.40/173,356.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,516.84

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