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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,361.46, 236,445.98 and 110,923.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,361.46, 236,445.98 and 110,923.72 is: 153,053.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,361.46 : 236,445.98 = 110,923.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,361.46/236,445.98 = 110,923.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,361.46x = 236,445.98 × 110,923.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,361.46x = 26,227,467,680.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,227,467,680.65/171,361.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153,053.48

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