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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,158.60, 236,119.32 and 110,748.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,158.60, 236,119.32 and 110,748.74 is: 152,781.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,158.60 : 236,119.32 = 110,748.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,158.60/236,119.32 = 110,748.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,158.60x = 236,119.32 × 110,748.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,158.60x = 26,149,915,999.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,149,915,999.06/171,158.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,781.79

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