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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,826.92, 237,253.86 and 111,439.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,826.92, 237,253.86 and 111,439.80 is: 153,872.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,826.92 : 237,253.86 = 111,439.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,826.92/237,253.86 = 111,439.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,826.92x = 237,253.86 × 111,439.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,826.92x = 26,439,522,707.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,439,522,707.63/171,826.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153,872.99

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