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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,474.95, 256,169.37 and 111,010.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,474.95, 256,169.37 and 111,010.83 is: 165,840.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,474.95 : 256,169.37 = 111,010.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,474.95/256,169.37 = 111,010.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,474.95x = 256,169.37 × 111,010.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,474.95x = 28,437,574,384.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,437,574,384.28/171,474.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,840.99

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