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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,334.01, 256,534.45 and 133,251.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,334.01, 256,534.45 and 133,251.05 is: 199,513.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,334.01 : 256,534.45 = 133,251.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,334.01/256,534.45 = 133,251.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,334.01x = 256,534.45 × 133,251.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,334.01x = 34,183,484,823.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,183,484,823.67/171,334.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,513.71

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