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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,553.20, 236,663.76 and 111,144.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,553.20, 236,663.76 and 111,144.24 is: 153,327.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,553.20 : 236,663.76 = 111,144.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,553.20/236,663.76 = 111,144.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,553.20x = 236,663.76 × 111,144.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,553.20x = 26,303,813,740.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,303,813,740.74/171,553.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153,327.44

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