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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,787.84, 237,018.76 and 111,361.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,787.84, 237,018.76 and 111,361.03 is: 153,646.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,787.84 : 237,018.76 = 111,361.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,787.84/237,018.76 = 111,361.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,787.84x = 237,018.76 × 111,361.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,787.84x = 26,394,653,242.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,394,653,242.92/171,787.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153,646.81

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