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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,846.03, 237,307.12 and 110,698.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,846.03, 237,307.12 and 110,698.54 is: 152,866.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,846.03 : 237,307.12 = 110,698.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,846.03/237,307.12 = 110,698.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,846.03x = 237,307.12 × 110,698.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,846.03x = 26,269,550,511.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,269,550,511.88/171,846.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,866.79

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