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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,169.38, 236,134.15 and 110,759.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,169.38, 236,134.15 and 110,759.53 is: 152,796.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,169.38 : 236,134.15 = 110,759.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,169.38/236,134.15 = 110,759.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,169.38x = 236,134.15 × 110,759.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,169.38x = 26,154,105,736.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,154,105,736.48/171,169.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,796.64

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