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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173,688.96, 239,614.56 and 133,331.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173,688.96, 239,614.56 and 133,331.52 is: 183,939.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173,688.96 : 239,614.56 = 133,331.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173,688.96/239,614.56 = 133,331.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173,688.96x = 239,614.56 × 133,331.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173,688.96x = 31,948,173,498.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,948,173,498.93/173,688.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,939.00

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