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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,180.28, 236,156.34 and 114,609.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,180.28, 236,156.34 and 114,609.88 is: 158,113.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,180.28 : 236,156.34 = 114,609.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,180.28/236,156.34 = 114,609.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,180.28x = 236,156.34 × 114,609.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,180.28x = 27,065,849,788.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,065,849,788.64/171,180.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,113.13

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