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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,876.86, 237,233.67 and 117,451.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,876.86, 237,233.67 and 117,451.07 is: 162,112.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,876.86 : 237,233.67 = 117,451.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,876.86/237,233.67 = 117,451.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,876.86x = 237,233.67 × 117,451.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,876.86x = 27,863,347,195.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,863,347,195.36/171,876.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,112.26

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