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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,875.36, 237,231.60 and 117,449.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,875.36, 237,231.60 and 117,449.56 is: 162,110.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,875.36 : 237,231.60 = 117,449.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,875.36/237,231.60 = 117,449.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,875.36x = 237,231.60 × 117,449.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,875.36x = 27,862,746,809.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,862,746,809.16/171,875.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,110.19

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