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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,478.05, 236,588.46 and 110,952.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,478.05, 236,588.46 and 110,952.83 is: 153,081.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,478.05 : 236,588.46 = 110,952.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,478.05/236,588.46 = 110,952.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,478.05x = 236,588.46 × 110,952.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,478.05x = 26,250,159,182.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,250,159,182.34/171,478.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153,081.75

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