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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,454.73, 236,689.58 and 114,189.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,454.73, 236,689.58 and 114,189.35 is: 157,635.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,454.73 : 236,689.58 = 114,189.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,454.73/236,689.58 = 114,189.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,454.73x = 236,689.58 × 114,189.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,454.73x = 27,027,428,721.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,027,428,721.03/171,454.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,635.95

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