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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,342.31, 236,559.72 and 110,113.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,342.31, 236,559.72 and 110,113.33 is: 152,025.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,342.31 : 236,559.72 = 110,113.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,342.31/236,559.72 = 110,113.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,342.31x = 236,559.72 × 110,113.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,342.31x = 26,048,378,513.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,048,378,513.07/171,342.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,025.37

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