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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,225.50, 236,275.10 and 115,922.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,225.50, 236,275.10 and 115,922.33 is: 159,961.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,225.50 : 236,275.10 = 115,922.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,225.50/236,275.10 = 115,922.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,225.50x = 236,275.10 × 115,922.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,225.50x = 27,389,560,112.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,389,560,112.98/171,225.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,961.92

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