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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,682.44, 236,817.12 and 113,539.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,682.44, 236,817.12 and 113,539.08 is: 156,614.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,682.44 : 236,817.12 = 113,539.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,682.44/236,817.12 = 113,539.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,682.44x = 236,817.12 × 113,539.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,682.44x = 26,887,997,933.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,887,997,933.05/171,682.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,614.72

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