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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,289, 236,482.50 and 111,776.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,289, 236,482.50 and 111,776.68 is: 154,319.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,289 : 236,482.50 = 111,776.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,289/236,482.50 = 111,776.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,289x = 236,482.50 × 111,776.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,289x = 26,433,228,728.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,433,228,728.10/171,289
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154,319.48

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