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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,557.54, 236,818.88 and 111,180.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,557.54, 236,818.88 and 111,180.02 is: 153,473.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,557.54 : 236,818.88 = 111,180.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,557.54/236,818.88 = 111,180.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,557.54x = 236,818.88 × 111,180.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,557.54x = 26,329,527,814.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,329,527,814.78/171,557.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153,473.45

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