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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,724.76, 236,774.22 and 111,273.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,724.76, 236,774.22 and 111,273.34 is: 153,423.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,724.76 : 236,774.22 = 111,273.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,724.76/236,774.22 = 111,273.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,724.76x = 236,774.22 × 111,273.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,724.76x = 26,346,658,285.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,346,658,285.29/171,724.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153,423.76

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