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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,470.93, 256,163.41 and 111,006.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,470.93, 256,163.41 and 111,006.81 is: 165,835.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,470.93 : 256,163.41 = 111,006.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,470.93/256,163.41 = 111,006.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,470.93x = 256,163.41 × 111,006.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,470.93x = 28,435,882,982.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,435,882,982.82/171,470.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,835.01

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