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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,793.14, 237,180.87 and 114,513.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,793.14, 237,180.87 and 114,513.18 is: 158,099.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,793.14 : 237,180.87 = 114,513.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,793.14/237,180.87 = 114,513.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,793.14x = 237,180.87 × 114,513.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,793.14x = 27,160,335,658.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,160,335,658.87/171,793.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,099.07

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