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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173,977.43, 240,204.49 and 133,619.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173,977.43, 240,204.49 and 133,619.06 is: 184,483.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173,977.43 : 240,204.49 = 133,619.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173,977.43/240,204.49 = 133,619.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173,977.43x = 240,204.49 × 133,619.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173,977.43x = 32,095,898,428.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,095,898,428.04/173,977.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,483.12

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