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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,951.20, 236,902.32 and 133,055.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,951.20, 236,902.32 and 133,055.29 is: 183,314.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,951.20 : 236,902.32 = 133,055.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,951.20/236,902.32 = 133,055.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,951.20x = 236,902.32 × 133,055.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,951.20x = 31,521,107,746.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,521,107,746.73/171,951.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,314.26

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