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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,959.76, 237,112.80 and 111,450.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,959.76, 237,112.80 and 111,450.96 is: 153,678.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,959.76 : 237,112.80 = 111,450.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,959.76/237,112.80 = 111,450.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,959.76x = 237,112.80 × 111,450.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,959.76x = 26,426,449,188.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,426,449,188.29/171,959.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153,678.10

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