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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,994.08, 237,462.72 and 118,261.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,994.08, 237,462.72 and 118,261.92 is: 163,277.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,994.08 : 237,462.72 = 118,261.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,994.08/237,462.72 = 118,261.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,994.08x = 237,462.72 × 118,261.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,994.08x = 28,082,797,195.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,082,797,195.62/171,994.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163,277.70

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