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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,321.71, 236,530.68 and 110,092.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,321.71, 236,530.68 and 110,092.60 is: 151,996.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,321.71 : 236,530.68 = 110,092.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,321.71/236,530.68 = 110,092.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,321.71x = 236,530.68 × 110,092.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,321.71x = 26,040,276,358.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,040,276,358.31/171,321.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151,996.36

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