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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173,972.91, 240,198.28 and 133,614.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173,972.91, 240,198.28 and 133,614.56 is: 184,476.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173,972.91 : 240,198.28 = 133,614.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173,972.91/240,198.28 = 133,614.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173,972.91x = 240,198.28 × 133,614.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173,972.91x = 32,093,987,761.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,093,987,761.42/173,972.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,476.92

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