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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,192.77, 236,278.46 and 114,702.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,192.77, 236,278.46 and 114,702.29 is: 158,310.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,192.77 : 236,278.46 = 114,702.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,192.77/236,278.46 = 114,702.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,192.77x = 236,278.46 × 114,702.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,192.77x = 27,101,680,439.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,101,680,439.67/171,192.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,310.89

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