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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174,083, 240,244.26 and 98,655.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174,083, 240,244.26 and 98,655.80 is: 136,150.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174,083 : 240,244.26 = 98,655.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174,083/240,244.26 = 98,655.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174,083x = 240,244.26 × 98,655.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174,083x = 23,701,489,665.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,701,489,665.71/174,083
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,150.51

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