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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,139.97, 236,100.84 and 114,569.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,139.97, 236,100.84 and 114,569.57 is: 158,057.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,139.97 : 236,100.84 = 114,569.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,139.97/236,100.84 = 114,569.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,139.97x = 236,100.84 × 114,569.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,139.97x = 27,049,971,715.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,049,971,715.44/171,139.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,057.59

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