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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,553.95, 236,834.07 and 133,227.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,553.95, 236,834.07 and 133,227.51 is: 183,923.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,553.95 : 236,834.07 = 133,227.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,553.95/236,834.07 = 133,227.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,553.95x = 236,834.07 × 133,227.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,553.95x = 31,552,813,429.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,552,813,429.27/171,553.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,923.56

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