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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174,061, 240,205.62 and 94,573

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174,061, 240,205.62 and 94,573 is: 130,511.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174,061 : 240,205.62 = 94,573 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174,061/240,205.62 = 94,573/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174,061x = 240,205.62 × 94,573
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174,061x = 22,716,966,100.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,716,966,100.26/174,061
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,511.52

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