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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173,652.72, 239,379.48 and 135,861.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173,652.72, 239,379.48 and 135,861.36 is: 187,284.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173,652.72 : 239,379.48 = 135,861.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173,652.72/239,379.48 = 135,861.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173,652.72x = 239,379.48 × 135,861.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173,652.72x = 32,522,421,708.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,522,421,708.89/173,652.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,284.26

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