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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,875.68, 237,232.04 and 117,449.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,875.68, 237,232.04 and 117,449.89 is: 162,110.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,875.68 : 237,232.04 = 117,449.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,875.68/237,232.04 = 117,449.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,875.68x = 237,232.04 × 117,449.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,875.68x = 27,862,875,822.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,862,875,822.15/171,875.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,110.64

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