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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174,021.27, 240,149.34 and 98,569.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174,021.27, 240,149.34 and 98,569.77 is: 136,026.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174,021.27 : 240,149.34 = 98,569.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174,021.27/240,149.34 = 98,569.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174,021.27x = 240,149.34 × 98,569.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174,021.27x = 23,671,465,209.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,671,465,209.45/174,021.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,026.28

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