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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,053.12, 235,995.48 and 110,700

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,053.12, 235,995.48 and 110,700 is: 152,728.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,053.12 : 235,995.48 = 110,700 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,053.12/235,995.48 = 110,700/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,053.12x = 235,995.48 × 110,700
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,053.12x = 26,124,699,636
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,124,699,636/171,053.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,728.58

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