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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174,022.65, 240,266.88 and 133,664.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174,022.65, 240,266.88 and 133,664.19 is: 184,545.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174,022.65 : 240,266.88 = 133,664.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174,022.65/240,266.88 = 133,664.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174,022.65x = 240,266.88 × 133,664.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174,022.65x = 32,115,077,899.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,115,077,899.03/174,022.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,545.39

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