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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,725.26, 236,774.91 and 111,273.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,725.26, 236,774.91 and 111,273.84 is: 153,424.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,725.26 : 236,774.91 = 111,273.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,725.26/236,774.91 = 111,273.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,725.26x = 236,774.91 × 111,273.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,725.26x = 26,346,853,451.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,346,853,451.35/171,725.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153,424.45

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