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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,159.74, 236,120.88 and 110,749.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,159.74, 236,120.88 and 110,749.88 is: 152,783.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,159.74 : 236,120.88 = 110,749.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,159.74/236,120.88 = 110,749.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,159.74x = 236,120.88 × 110,749.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,159.74x = 26,150,357,944.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,150,357,944.89/171,159.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,783.35

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