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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,475.48, 236,718.21 and 114,210.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,475.48, 236,718.21 and 114,210.10 is: 157,664.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,475.48 : 236,718.21 = 114,210.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,475.48/236,718.21 = 114,210.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,475.48x = 236,718.21 × 114,210.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,475.48x = 27,035,610,435.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,035,610,435.92/171,475.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,664.59

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