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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173,982.44, 240,211.38 and 133,624.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173,982.44, 240,211.38 and 133,624.07 is: 184,490.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173,982.44 : 240,211.38 = 133,624.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173,982.44/240,211.38 = 133,624.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173,982.44x = 240,211.38 × 133,624.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173,982.44x = 32,098,022,255.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,098,022,255.92/173,982.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,490.01

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