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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,453.13, 236,550.64 and 111,070.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,453.13, 236,550.64 and 111,070.06 is: 153,241.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,453.13 : 236,550.64 = 111,070.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,453.13/236,550.64 = 111,070.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,453.13x = 236,550.64 × 111,070.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,453.13x = 26,273,692,039.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,273,692,039.73/171,453.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153,241.25

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