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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,191.77, 236,277.08 and 114,701.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,191.77, 236,277.08 and 114,701.29 is: 158,309.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,191.77 : 236,277.08 = 114,701.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,191.77/236,277.08 = 114,701.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,191.77x = 236,277.08 × 114,701.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,191.77x = 27,101,285,873.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,101,285,873.43/171,191.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,309.51

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