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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,224.50, 236,273.72 and 115,921.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,224.50, 236,273.72 and 115,921.33 is: 159,960.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,224.50 : 236,273.72 = 115,921.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,224.50/236,273.72 = 115,921.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,224.50x = 236,273.72 × 115,921.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,224.50x = 27,389,162,955.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,389,162,955.80/171,224.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,960.54

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