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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173,971.03, 240,195.72 and 133,612.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173,971.03, 240,195.72 and 133,612.69 is: 184,474.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173,971.03 : 240,195.72 = 133,612.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173,971.03/240,195.72 = 133,612.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173,971.03x = 240,195.72 × 133,612.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173,971.03x = 32,093,196,275.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,093,196,275.69/173,971.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,474.37

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