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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,148.42, 236,106.23 and 110,738.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,148.42, 236,106.23 and 110,738.75 is: 152,768.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,148.42 : 236,106.23 = 110,738.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,148.42/236,106.23 = 110,738.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,148.42x = 236,106.23 × 110,738.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,148.42x = 26,146,108,777.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,146,108,777.41/171,148.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,768.63

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