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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,822.36, 236,575.98 and 156,075.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,822.36, 236,575.98 and 156,075.96 is: 214,895.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,822.36 : 236,575.98 = 156,075.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,822.36/236,575.98 = 156,075.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,822.36x = 236,575.98 × 156,075.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,822.36x = 36,923,823,191.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,923,823,191.44/171,822.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,895.33

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