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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,338.31, 236,554.20 and 110,109.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,338.31, 236,554.20 and 110,109.33 is: 152,019.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,338.31 : 236,554.20 = 110,109.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,338.31/236,554.20 = 110,109.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,338.31x = 236,554.20 × 110,109.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,338.31x = 26,046,824,470.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,046,824,470.69/171,338.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,019.85

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