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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,795.64, 237,184.32 and 114,515.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,795.64, 237,184.32 and 114,515.68 is: 158,102.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,795.64 : 237,184.32 = 114,515.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,795.64/237,184.32 = 114,515.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,795.64x = 237,184.32 × 114,515.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,795.64x = 27,161,323,690.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,161,323,690.14/171,795.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,102.52

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