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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,011.20, 236,152.92 and 114,586.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,011.20, 236,152.92 and 114,586.60 is: 158,235.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,011.20 : 236,152.92 = 114,586.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,011.20/236,152.92 = 114,586.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,011.20x = 236,152.92 × 114,586.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,011.20x = 27,059,960,182.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,059,960,182.87/171,011.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,235.02

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