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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,803.22, 237,177.89 and 133,476.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,803.22, 237,177.89 and 133,476.45 is: 184,266.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,803.22 : 237,177.89 = 133,476.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,803.22/237,177.89 = 133,476.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,803.22x = 237,177.89 × 133,476.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,803.22x = 31,657,662,775.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,657,662,775.69/171,803.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,266.99

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