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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,039.35, 236,040.94 and 113,579.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,039.35, 236,040.94 and 113,579.57 is: 156,744.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,039.35 : 236,040.94 = 113,579.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,039.35/236,040.94 = 113,579.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,039.35x = 236,040.94 × 113,579.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,039.35x = 26,809,427,233.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,809,427,233.06/171,039.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,744.21

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