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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,536.49, 236,424.81 and 114,073.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,536.49, 236,424.81 and 114,073.10 is: 157,224.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,536.49 : 236,424.81 = 114,073.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,536.49/236,424.81 = 114,073.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,536.49x = 236,424.81 × 114,073.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,536.49x = 26,969,712,012.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,969,712,012.45/171,536.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,224.34

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