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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,828.09, 237,245.63 and 114,602.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,828.09, 237,245.63 and 114,602.67 is: 158,233.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,828.09 : 237,245.63 = 114,602.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,828.09/237,245.63 = 114,602.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,828.09x = 237,245.63 × 114,602.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,828.09x = 27,188,982,070.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,188,982,070.82/171,828.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,233.63

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