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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174,083.76, 240,223.57 and 96,552.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174,083.76, 240,223.57 and 96,552.09 is: 133,235.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174,083.76 : 240,223.57 = 96,552.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174,083.76/240,223.57 = 96,552.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174,083.76x = 240,223.57 × 96,552.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174,083.76x = 23,194,088,091.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,194,088,091.05/174,083.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,235.22

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