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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174,009.21, 240,155.55 and 98,560.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174,009.21, 240,155.55 and 98,560.25 is: 136,026.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174,009.21 : 240,155.55 = 98,560.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174,009.21/240,155.55 = 98,560.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174,009.21x = 240,155.55 × 98,560.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174,009.21x = 23,669,790,554.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,669,790,554.09/174,009.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,026.08

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