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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,451.98, 236,685.78 and 114,186.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,451.98, 236,685.78 and 114,186.60 is: 157,632.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,451.98 : 236,685.78 = 114,186.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,451.98/236,685.78 = 114,186.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,451.98x = 236,685.78 × 114,186.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,451.98x = 27,026,344,486.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,026,344,486.55/171,451.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,632.15

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