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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,514.17, 236,609.84 and 111,105.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,514.17, 236,609.84 and 111,105.18 is: 153,273.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,514.17 : 236,609.84 = 111,105.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,514.17/236,609.84 = 111,105.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,514.17x = 236,609.84 × 111,105.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,514.17x = 26,288,579,140.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,288,579,140.73/171,514.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153,273.51

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