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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,190.27, 236,275.01 and 114,699.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,190.27, 236,275.01 and 114,699.79 is: 158,307.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,190.27 : 236,275.01 = 114,699.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,190.27/236,275.01 = 114,699.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,190.27x = 236,275.01 × 114,699.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,190.27x = 27,100,693,455.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,100,693,455.75/171,190.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,307.44

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