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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,261.11, 236,261.47 and 110,851.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,261.11, 236,261.47 and 110,851.16 is: 152,923.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,261.11 : 236,261.47 = 110,851.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,261.11/236,261.47 = 110,851.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,261.11x = 236,261.47 × 110,851.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,261.11x = 26,189,857,458.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,189,857,458.55/171,261.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,923.56

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