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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,516.92, 236,613.64 and 111,107.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,516.92, 236,613.64 and 111,107.93 is: 153,277.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,516.92 : 236,613.64 = 111,107.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,516.92/236,613.64 = 111,107.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,516.92x = 236,613.64 × 111,107.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,516.92x = 26,289,651,750.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,289,651,750.17/171,516.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153,277.31

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