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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,094.72, 256,863.94 and 114,530.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,094.72, 256,863.94 and 114,530.51 is: 171,944.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,094.72 : 256,863.94 = 114,530.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,094.72/256,863.94 = 114,530.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,094.72x = 256,863.94 × 114,530.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,094.72x = 29,418,758,048.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,418,758,048.81/171,094.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,944.28

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