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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174,030.92, 240,201.30 and 98,621

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174,030.92, 240,201.30 and 98,621 is: 136,118.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174,030.92 : 240,201.30 = 98,621 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174,030.92/240,201.30 = 98,621/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174,030.92x = 240,201.30 × 98,621
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174,030.92x = 23,688,892,407.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,688,892,407.30/174,030.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,118.87

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