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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,541.98, 236,810.07 and 114,276.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,541.98, 236,810.07 and 114,276.60 is: 157,756.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,541.98 : 236,810.07 = 114,276.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,541.98/236,810.07 = 114,276.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,541.98x = 236,810.07 × 114,276.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,541.98x = 27,061,849,645.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,061,849,645.36/171,541.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,756.43

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