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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,051.58, 235,897.32 and 110,558.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,051.58, 235,897.32 and 110,558.62 is: 152,471.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,051.58 : 235,897.32 = 110,558.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,051.58/235,897.32 = 110,558.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,051.58x = 235,897.32 × 110,558.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,051.58x = 26,080,482,160.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,080,482,160.90/171,051.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,471.45

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