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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,229.14, 236,280.10 and 115,925.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,229.14, 236,280.10 and 115,925.98 is: 159,966.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,229.14 : 236,280.10 = 115,925.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,229.14/236,280.10 = 115,925.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,229.14x = 236,280.10 × 115,925.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,229.14x = 27,391,002,147.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,391,002,147.00/171,229.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,966.94

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