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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,444.21, 257,264.76 and 133,898.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,444.21, 257,264.76 and 133,898.88 is: 200,925.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,444.21 : 257,264.76 = 133,898.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,444.21/257,264.76 = 133,898.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,444.21x = 257,264.76 × 133,898.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,444.21x = 34,447,463,227.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,447,463,227.47/171,444.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,925.21

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