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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,475.43, 236,718.14 and 114,210.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,475.43, 236,718.14 and 114,210.05 is: 157,664.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,475.43 : 236,718.14 = 114,210.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,475.43/236,718.14 = 114,210.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,475.43x = 236,718.14 × 114,210.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,475.43x = 27,035,588,850.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,035,588,850.67/171,475.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,664.51

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