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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,041.34, 236,051.34 and 113,579.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,041.34, 236,051.34 and 113,579.12 is: 156,748.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,041.34 : 236,051.34 = 113,579.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,041.34/236,051.34 = 113,579.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,041.34x = 236,051.34 × 113,579.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,041.34x = 26,810,503,472.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,810,503,472.02/171,041.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,748.68

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