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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,526.71, 236,789.68 and 114,262.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,526.71, 236,789.68 and 114,262.55 is: 157,737.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,526.71 : 236,789.68 = 114,262.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,526.71/236,789.68 = 114,262.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,526.71x = 236,789.68 × 114,262.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,526.71x = 27,056,192,283.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,056,192,283.08/171,526.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,737.48

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