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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,456.48, 236,691.99 and 114,191.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,456.48, 236,691.99 and 114,191.10 is: 157,638.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,456.48 : 236,691.99 = 114,191.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,456.48/236,691.99 = 114,191.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,456.48x = 236,691.99 × 114,191.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,456.48x = 27,028,118,699.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,028,118,699.29/171,456.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,638.36

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