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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,346.98, 236,566.02 and 110,118

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,346.98, 236,566.02 and 110,118 is: 152,031.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,346.98 : 236,566.02 = 110,118 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,346.98/236,566.02 = 110,118/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,346.98x = 236,566.02 × 110,118
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,346.98x = 26,050,176,990.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,050,176,990.36/171,346.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,031.73

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