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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,828.64, 237,045.84 and 111,414.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,828.64, 237,045.84 and 111,414.58 is: 153,701.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,828.64 : 237,045.84 = 111,414.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,828.64/237,045.84 = 111,414.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,828.64x = 237,045.84 × 111,414.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,828.64x = 26,410,362,704.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,410,362,704.35/171,828.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153,701.75

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