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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,094.48, 256,863.57 and 114,530.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,094.48, 256,863.57 and 114,530.27 is: 171,943.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,094.48 : 256,863.57 = 114,530.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,094.48/256,863.57 = 114,530.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,094.48x = 256,863.57 × 114,530.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,094.48x = 29,418,652,740.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,418,652,740.95/171,094.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,943.91

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