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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,543.74, 236,434.81 and 114,080.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,543.74, 236,434.81 and 114,080.36 is: 157,234.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,543.74 : 236,434.81 = 114,080.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,543.74/236,434.81 = 114,080.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,543.74x = 236,434.81 × 114,080.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,543.74x = 26,972,567,670.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,972,567,670.93/171,543.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,234.35

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