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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,412.31, 236,470.50 and 111,002.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,412.31, 236,470.50 and 111,002.41 is: 153,132.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,412.31 : 236,470.50 = 111,002.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,412.31/236,470.50 = 111,002.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,412.31x = 236,470.50 × 111,002.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,412.31x = 26,248,795,689.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,248,795,689.49/171,412.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153,132.50

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