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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,993.96, 237,464.07 and 111,736.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,993.96, 237,464.07 and 111,736.34 is: 154,269.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,993.96 : 237,464.07 = 111,736.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,993.96/237,464.07 = 111,736.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,993.96x = 237,464.07 × 111,736.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,993.96x = 26,533,365,294.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,533,365,294.99/171,993.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154,269.17

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