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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,382.37, 236,380.21 and 110,906.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,382.37, 236,380.21 and 110,906.35 is: 152,968.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,382.37 : 236,380.21 = 110,906.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,382.37/236,380.21 = 110,906.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,382.37x = 236,380.21 × 110,906.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,382.37x = 26,216,065,435.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,216,065,435.12/171,382.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,968.28

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