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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173,676.96, 239,598 and 133,319.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173,676.96, 239,598 and 133,319.52 is: 183,922.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173,676.96 : 239,598 = 133,319.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173,676.96/239,598 = 133,319.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173,676.96x = 239,598 × 133,319.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173,676.96x = 31,943,090,352.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,943,090,352.96/173,676.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,922.44

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