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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,407.85, 236,464.29 and 110,997.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,407.85, 236,464.29 and 110,997.96 is: 153,126.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,407.85 : 236,464.29 = 110,997.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,407.85/236,464.29 = 110,997.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,407.85x = 236,464.29 × 110,997.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,407.85x = 26,247,053,802.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,247,053,802.85/171,407.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153,126.32

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