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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,408.85, 236,465.67 and 110,998.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,408.85, 236,465.67 and 110,998.96 is: 153,127.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,408.85 : 236,465.67 = 110,998.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,408.85/236,465.67 = 110,998.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,408.85x = 236,465.67 × 110,998.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,408.85x = 26,247,443,445.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,247,443,445.70/171,408.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153,127.70

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