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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,173.77, 236,140.20 and 110,763.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,173.77, 236,140.20 and 110,763.93 is: 152,802.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,173.77 : 236,140.20 = 110,763.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,173.77/236,140.20 = 110,763.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,173.77x = 236,140.20 × 110,763.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,173.77x = 26,155,816,582.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,155,816,582.99/171,173.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,802.72

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