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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,158.23, 236,118.81 and 110,748.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,158.23, 236,118.81 and 110,748.38 is: 152,781.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,158.23 : 236,118.81 = 110,748.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,158.23/236,118.81 = 110,748.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,158.23x = 236,118.81 × 110,748.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,158.23x = 26,149,776,257.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,149,776,257.91/171,158.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,781.30

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