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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173,833.02, 239,913.87 and 125,591.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173,833.02, 239,913.87 and 125,591.08 is: 173,333.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173,833.02 : 239,913.87 = 125,591.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173,833.02/239,913.87 = 125,591.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173,833.02x = 239,913.87 × 125,591.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173,833.02x = 30,131,042,040.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,131,042,040.28/173,833.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,333.25

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