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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,340.31, 236,556.96 and 110,111.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,340.31, 236,556.96 and 110,111.33 is: 152,022.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,340.31 : 236,556.96 = 110,111.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,340.31/236,556.96 = 110,111.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,340.31x = 236,556.96 × 110,111.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,340.31x = 26,047,601,486.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,047,601,486.36/171,340.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,022.61

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