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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,597.46, 236,722.58 and 114,263.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,597.46, 236,722.58 and 114,263.22 is: 157,628.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,597.46 : 236,722.58 = 114,263.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,597.46/236,722.58 = 114,263.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,597.46x = 236,722.58 × 114,263.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,597.46x = 27,048,684,237.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,048,684,237.51/171,597.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,628.70

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