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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,291.06, 236,409.66 and 117,531.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,291.06, 236,409.66 and 117,531.72 is: 162,212.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,291.06 : 236,409.66 = 117,531.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,291.06/236,409.66 = 117,531.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,291.06x = 236,409.66 × 117,531.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,291.06x = 27,785,633,964.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,785,633,964.42/171,291.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,212.98

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