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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173,221.02, 238,882.77 and 114,974.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173,221.02, 238,882.77 and 114,974.73 is: 158,557.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173,221.02 : 238,882.77 = 114,974.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173,221.02/238,882.77 = 114,974.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173,221.02x = 238,882.77 × 114,974.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173,221.02x = 27,465,481,982.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,465,481,982.40/173,221.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,557.44

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