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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173,691.96, 239,618.70 and 133,334.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173,691.96, 239,618.70 and 133,334.52 is: 183,943.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173,691.96 : 239,618.70 = 133,334.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173,691.96/239,618.70 = 133,334.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173,691.96x = 239,618.70 × 133,334.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173,691.96x = 31,949,444,347.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,949,444,347.52/173,691.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,943.14

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