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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,337.14, 236,412.42 and 110,899.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,337.14, 236,412.42 and 110,899.38 is: 153,019.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,337.14 : 236,412.42 = 110,899.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,337.14/236,412.42 = 110,899.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,337.14x = 236,412.42 × 110,899.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,337.14x = 26,217,990,802.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,217,990,802.30/171,337.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153,019.89

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