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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,882.08, 237,038.64 and 114,553.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,882.08, 237,038.64 and 114,553.60 is: 157,978.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,882.08 : 237,038.64 = 114,553.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,882.08/237,038.64 = 114,553.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,882.08x = 237,038.64 × 114,553.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,882.08x = 27,153,629,551.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,153,629,551.10/171,882.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,978.25

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