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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173,695.96, 239,624.22 and 133,338.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173,695.96, 239,624.22 and 133,338.52 is: 183,948.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173,695.96 : 239,624.22 = 133,338.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173,695.96/239,624.22 = 133,338.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173,695.96x = 239,624.22 × 133,338.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173,695.96x = 31,951,138,850.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,951,138,850.95/173,695.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,948.66

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