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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,802.22, 237,176.51 and 133,475.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,802.22, 237,176.51 and 133,475.45 is: 184,265.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,802.22 : 237,176.51 = 133,475.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,802.22/237,176.51 = 133,475.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,802.22x = 237,176.51 × 133,475.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,802.22x = 31,657,239,548.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,657,239,548.42/171,802.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,265.61

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