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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,292.08, 236,465.92 and 114,026.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,292.08, 236,465.92 and 114,026.88 is: 157,412.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,292.08 : 236,465.92 = 114,026.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,292.08/236,465.92 = 114,026.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,292.08x = 236,465.92 × 114,026.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,292.08x = 26,963,471,083.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,963,471,083.93/171,292.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,412.25

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