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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173,601.44, 239,705.90 and 133,251.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173,601.44, 239,705.90 and 133,251.30 is: 183,991.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173,601.44 : 239,705.90 = 133,251.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173,601.44/239,705.90 = 133,251.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173,601.44x = 239,705.90 × 133,251.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173,601.44x = 31,941,122,792.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,941,122,792.67/173,601.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,991.12

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