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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,354.96, 236,577.04 and 110,126

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,354.96, 236,577.04 and 110,126 is: 152,042.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,354.96 : 236,577.04 = 110,126 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,354.96/236,577.04 = 110,126/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,354.96x = 236,577.04 × 110,126
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,354.96x = 26,053,283,107.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,053,283,107.04/171,354.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,042.77

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