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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,552.45, 236,832 and 133,226.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,552.45, 236,832 and 133,226.01 is: 183,921.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,552.45 : 236,832 = 133,226.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,552.45/236,832 = 133,226.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,552.45x = 236,832 × 133,226.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,552.45x = 31,552,182,400.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,552,182,400.32/171,552.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,921.49

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