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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173,961.88, 240,067.39 and 98,524.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173,961.88, 240,067.39 and 98,524.96 is: 135,964.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173,961.88 : 240,067.39 = 98,524.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173,961.88/240,067.39 = 98,524.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173,961.88x = 240,067.39 × 98,524.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173,961.88x = 23,652,629,997.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,652,629,997.05/173,961.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,964.44

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