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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,051.12, 235,992.72 and 110,698

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,051.12, 235,992.72 and 110,698 is: 152,725.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,051.12 : 235,992.72 = 110,698 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,051.12/235,992.72 = 110,698/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,051.12x = 235,992.72 × 110,698
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,051.12x = 26,123,922,118.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,123,922,118.56/171,051.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,725.82

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