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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,642.67, 237,060.86 and 117,101.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,642.67, 237,060.86 and 117,101.23 is: 161,732.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,642.67 : 237,060.86 = 117,101.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,642.67/237,060.86 = 117,101.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,642.67x = 237,060.86 × 117,101.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,642.67x = 27,760,117,112.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,760,117,112.70/171,642.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161,732.03

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