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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,474.48, 236,716.83 and 114,209.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,474.48, 236,716.83 and 114,209.10 is: 157,663.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,474.48 : 236,716.83 = 114,209.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,474.48/236,716.83 = 114,209.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,474.48x = 236,716.83 × 114,209.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,474.48x = 27,035,216,109.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,035,216,109.15/171,474.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,663.21

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