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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,578.02, 236,791.08 and 110,378.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,578.02, 236,791.08 and 110,378.86 is: 152,331.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,578.02 : 236,791.08 = 110,378.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,578.02/236,791.08 = 110,378.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,578.02x = 236,791.08 × 110,378.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,578.02x = 26,136,729,468.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,136,729,468.57/171,578.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,331.46

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