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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173,961.38, 240,066.70 and 98,524.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173,961.38, 240,066.70 and 98,524.46 is: 135,963.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173,961.38 : 240,066.70 = 98,524.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173,961.38/240,066.70 = 98,524.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173,961.38x = 240,066.70 × 98,524.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173,961.38x = 23,652,441,981.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,652,441,981.48/173,961.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,963.75

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