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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,190.02, 236,274.66 and 114,699.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,190.02, 236,274.66 and 114,699.54 is: 158,307.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,190.02 : 236,274.66 = 114,699.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,190.02/236,274.66 = 114,699.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,190.02x = 236,274.66 × 114,699.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,190.02x = 27,100,594,815.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,100,594,815.66/171,190.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,307.10

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