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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173,796.21, 239,947.11 and 133,429.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173,796.21, 239,947.11 and 133,429.59 is: 184,216.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173,796.21 : 239,947.11 = 133,429.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173,796.21/239,947.11 = 133,429.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173,796.21x = 239,947.11 × 133,429.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173,796.21x = 32,016,044,508.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,016,044,508.98/173,796.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,216.01

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