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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174,006, 260,977.68 and 79,213.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174,006, 260,977.68 and 79,213.56 is: 118,806.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174,006 : 260,977.68 = 79,213.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174,006/260,977.68 = 79,213.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174,006x = 260,977.68 × 79,213.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174,006x = 20,672,971,113.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,672,971,113.34/174,006
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118,806.08

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