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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,158.10, 236,118.63 and 110,748.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,158.10, 236,118.63 and 110,748.23 is: 152,781.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,158.10 : 236,118.63 = 110,748.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,158.10/236,118.63 = 110,748.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,158.10x = 236,118.63 × 110,748.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,158.10x = 26,149,720,342.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,149,720,342.52/171,158.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,781.09

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