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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,414.96, 236,425.08 and 110,938.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,414.96, 236,425.08 and 110,938.92 is: 153,013.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,414.96 : 236,425.08 = 110,938.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,414.96/236,425.08 = 110,938.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,414.96x = 236,425.08 × 110,938.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,414.96x = 26,228,743,036.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,228,743,036.11/171,414.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153,013.15

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