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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,414.20, 236,473.08 and 111,004.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,414.20, 236,473.08 and 111,004.29 is: 153,135.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,414.20 : 236,473.08 = 111,004.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,414.20/236,473.08 = 111,004.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,414.20x = 236,473.08 × 111,004.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,414.20x = 26,249,526,349.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,249,526,349.51/171,414.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153,135.08

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