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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,823.06, 237,126.45 and 114,363.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,823.06, 237,126.45 and 114,363.28 is: 157,828.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,823.06 : 237,126.45 = 114,363.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,823.06/237,126.45 = 114,363.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,823.06x = 237,126.45 × 114,363.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,823.06x = 27,118,558,596.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,118,558,596.76/171,823.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,828.40

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