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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,812.50, 237,204.93 and 112,300.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,812.50, 237,204.93 and 112,300.18 is: 155,042.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,812.50 : 237,204.93 = 112,300.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,812.50/237,204.93 = 112,300.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,812.50x = 237,204.93 × 112,300.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,812.50x = 26,638,156,335.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,638,156,335.89/171,812.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155,042.02

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