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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174,005.28, 240,127.74 and 98,553.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174,005.28, 240,127.74 and 98,553.78 is: 136,004.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174,005.28 : 240,127.74 = 98,553.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174,005.28/240,127.74 = 98,553.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174,005.28x = 240,127.74 × 98,553.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174,005.28x = 23,665,496,459.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,665,496,459.86/174,005.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,004.47

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