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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,804.22, 237,179.27 and 133,477.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,804.22, 237,179.27 and 133,477.45 is: 184,268.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,804.22 : 237,179.27 = 133,477.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,804.22/237,179.27 = 133,477.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,804.22x = 237,179.27 × 133,477.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,804.22x = 31,658,084,152.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,658,084,152.46/171,804.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,268.37

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