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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,088.29, 236,023.37 and 110,678.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,088.29, 236,023.37 and 110,678.42 is: 152,685.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,088.29 : 236,023.37 = 110,678.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,088.29/236,023.37 = 110,678.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,088.29x = 236,023.37 × 110,678.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,088.29x = 26,122,691,941.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,122,691,941.17/171,088.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,685.45

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