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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,473.42, 236,715.37 and 114,208.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,473.42, 236,715.37 and 114,208.04 is: 157,661.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,473.42 : 236,715.37 = 114,208.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,473.42/236,715.37 = 114,208.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,473.42x = 236,715.37 × 114,208.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,473.42x = 27,034,797,282.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,034,797,282.75/171,473.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,661.74

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