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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,949.10, 237,124.85 and 110,632.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,949.10, 237,124.85 and 110,632.70 is: 152,567.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,949.10 : 237,124.85 = 110,632.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,949.10/237,124.85 = 110,632.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,949.10x = 237,124.85 × 110,632.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,949.10x = 26,233,760,653.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,233,760,653.81/171,949.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,567.02

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