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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,147.41, 236,104.85 and 110,737.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,147.41, 236,104.85 and 110,737.75 is: 152,767.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,147.41 : 236,104.85 = 110,737.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,147.41/236,104.85 = 110,737.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,147.41x = 236,104.85 × 110,737.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,147.41x = 26,145,719,539.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,145,719,539.67/171,147.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,767.25

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