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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,345.38, 236,423.81 and 110,907.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,345.38, 236,423.81 and 110,907.63 is: 153,031.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,345.38 : 236,423.81 = 110,907.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,345.38/236,423.81 = 110,907.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,345.38x = 236,423.81 × 110,907.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,345.38x = 26,221,204,719.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,221,204,719.94/171,345.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153,031.30

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