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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,168.82, 236,133.37 and 110,758.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,168.82, 236,133.37 and 110,758.96 is: 152,795.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,168.82 : 236,133.37 = 110,758.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,168.82/236,133.37 = 110,758.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,168.82x = 236,133.37 × 110,758.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,168.82x = 26,153,886,205.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,153,886,205.60/171,168.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,795.86

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