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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,061.38, 236,006.82 and 110,708.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,061.38, 236,006.82 and 110,708.28 is: 152,739.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,061.38 : 236,006.82 = 110,708.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,061.38/236,006.82 = 110,708.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,061.38x = 236,006.82 × 110,708.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,061.38x = 26,127,909,110.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,127,909,110.47/171,061.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,739.96

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