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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,542.87, 236,433.60 and 114,079.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,542.87, 236,433.60 and 114,079.49 is: 157,233.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,542.87 : 236,433.60 = 114,079.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,542.87/236,433.60 = 114,079.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,542.87x = 236,433.60 × 114,079.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,542.87x = 26,972,223,324.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,972,223,324.70/171,542.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,233.14

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