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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174,033.36, 240,181.20 and 98,577

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174,033.36, 240,181.20 and 98,577 is: 136,044.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174,033.36 : 240,181.20 = 98,577 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174,033.36/240,181.20 = 98,577/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174,033.36x = 240,181.20 × 98,577
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174,033.36x = 23,676,342,152.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,676,342,152.40/174,033.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,044.85

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