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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,173.45, 236,139.74 and 110,763.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,173.45, 236,139.74 and 110,763.59 is: 152,802.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,173.45 : 236,139.74 = 110,763.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,173.45/236,139.74 = 110,763.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,173.45x = 236,139.74 × 110,763.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,173.45x = 26,155,684,024.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,155,684,024.91/171,173.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,802.22

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