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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173,364.31, 239,082.63 and 133,079.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173,364.31, 239,082.63 and 133,079.77 is: 183,527.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173,364.31 : 239,082.63 = 133,079.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173,364.31/239,082.63 = 133,079.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173,364.31x = 239,082.63 × 133,079.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173,364.31x = 31,817,060,215.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,817,060,215.98/173,364.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,527.17

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