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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,827.64, 237,044.46 and 111,413.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,827.64, 237,044.46 and 111,413.58 is: 153,700.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,827.64 : 237,044.46 = 111,413.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,827.64/237,044.46 = 111,413.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,827.64x = 237,044.46 × 111,413.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,827.64x = 26,409,971,907.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,409,971,907.77/171,827.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153,700.37

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