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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174,019.65, 240,262.74 and 133,661.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174,019.65, 240,262.74 and 133,661.19 is: 184,541.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174,019.65 : 240,262.74 = 133,661.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174,019.65/240,262.74 = 133,661.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174,019.65x = 240,262.74 × 133,661.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174,019.65x = 32,113,803,741.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,113,803,741.06/174,019.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,541.25

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