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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,792.55, 237,003.73 and 115,222.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,792.55, 237,003.73 and 115,222.15 is: 158,959.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,792.55 : 237,003.73 = 115,222.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,792.55/237,003.73 = 115,222.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,792.55x = 237,003.73 × 115,222.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,792.55x = 27,308,079,328.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,308,079,328.62/171,792.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,959.63

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