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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,757.94, 236,944.34 and 114,423.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,757.94, 236,944.34 and 114,423.91 is: 157,850.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,757.94 : 236,944.34 = 114,423.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,757.94/236,944.34 = 114,423.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,757.94x = 236,944.34 × 114,423.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,757.94x = 27,112,096,670.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,112,096,670.69/171,757.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,850.62

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