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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,443.95, 257,264.39 and 133,898.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,443.95, 257,264.39 and 133,898.63 is: 200,924.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,443.95 : 257,264.39 = 133,898.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,443.95/257,264.39 = 133,898.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,443.95x = 257,264.39 × 133,898.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,443.95x = 34,447,349,368.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,447,349,368.79/171,443.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,924.85

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