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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,814.50, 237,207.69 and 112,302.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,814.50, 237,207.69 and 112,302.18 is: 155,044.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,814.50 : 237,207.69 = 112,302.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,814.50/237,207.69 = 112,302.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,814.50x = 237,207.69 × 112,302.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,814.50x = 26,638,940,699.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,638,940,699.76/171,814.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155,044.78

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