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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,488.82, 256,190.10 and 111,024.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,488.82, 256,190.10 and 111,024.72 is: 165,861.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,488.82 : 256,190.10 = 111,024.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,488.82/256,190.10 = 111,024.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,488.82x = 256,190.10 × 111,024.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,488.82x = 28,443,434,119.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,443,434,119.27/171,488.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,861.74

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