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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,446.25, 236,541.15 and 111,063.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,446.25, 236,541.15 and 111,063.18 is: 153,231.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,446.25 : 236,541.15 = 111,063.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,446.25/236,541.15 = 111,063.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,446.25x = 236,541.15 × 111,063.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,446.25x = 26,271,012,319.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,271,012,319.86/171,446.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153,231.77

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