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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,010.20, 236,151.54 and 114,585.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,010.20, 236,151.54 and 114,585.60 is: 158,233.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,010.20 : 236,151.54 = 114,585.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,010.20/236,151.54 = 114,585.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,010.20x = 236,151.54 × 114,585.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,010.20x = 27,059,565,901.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,059,565,901.82/171,010.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,233.64

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