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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,598.46, 236,723.96 and 114,264.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,598.46, 236,723.96 and 114,264.22 is: 157,630.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,598.46 : 236,723.96 = 114,264.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,598.46/236,723.96 = 114,264.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,598.46x = 236,723.96 × 114,264.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,598.46x = 27,049,078,644.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,049,078,644.71/171,598.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,630.08

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