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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174,010.96, 240,157.96 and 98,562

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174,010.96, 240,157.96 and 98,562 is: 136,028.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174,010.96 : 240,157.96 = 98,562 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174,010.96/240,157.96 = 98,562/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174,010.96x = 240,157.96 × 98,562
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174,010.96x = 23,670,448,853.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,670,448,853.52/174,010.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,028.49

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