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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,537.62, 236,426.36 and 114,074.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,537.62, 236,426.36 and 114,074.24 is: 157,225.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,537.62 : 236,426.36 = 114,074.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,537.62/236,426.36 = 114,074.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,537.62x = 236,426.36 × 114,074.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,537.62x = 26,970,155,580.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,970,155,580.46/171,537.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,225.90

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