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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173,973.91, 240,199.66 and 133,615.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173,973.91, 240,199.66 and 133,615.56 is: 184,478.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173,973.91 : 240,199.66 = 133,615.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173,973.91/240,199.66 = 133,615.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173,973.91x = 240,199.66 × 133,615.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173,973.91x = 32,094,412,082.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,094,412,082.71/173,973.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,478.31

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