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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173,363.81, 239,081.94 and 133,079.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173,363.81, 239,081.94 and 133,079.27 is: 183,526.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173,363.81 : 239,081.94 = 133,079.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173,363.81/239,081.94 = 133,079.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173,363.81x = 239,081.94 × 133,079.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173,363.81x = 31,816,848,849.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,816,848,849.97/173,363.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,526.48

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