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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,415.18, 236,474.46 and 111,005.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,415.18, 236,474.46 and 111,005.28 is: 153,136.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,415.18 : 236,474.46 = 111,005.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,415.18/236,474.46 = 111,005.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,415.18x = 236,474.46 × 111,005.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,415.18x = 26,249,913,645.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,249,913,645.15/171,415.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153,136.46

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