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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,580.52, 236,794.53 and 110,381.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,580.52, 236,794.53 and 110,381.36 is: 152,334.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,580.52 : 236,794.53 = 110,381.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,580.52/236,794.53 = 110,381.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,580.52x = 236,794.53 × 110,381.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,580.52x = 26,137,702,261.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,137,702,261.96/171,580.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,334.91

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