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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,191.52, 236,276.73 and 114,701.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,191.52, 236,276.73 and 114,701.04 is: 158,309.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,191.52 : 236,276.73 = 114,701.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,191.52/236,276.73 = 114,701.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,191.52x = 236,276.73 × 114,701.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,191.52x = 27,101,186,658.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,101,186,658.80/171,191.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,309.17

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