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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174,086, 240,240.20 and 94,598

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174,086, 240,240.20 and 94,598 is: 130,546.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174,086 : 240,240.20 = 94,598 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174,086/240,240.20 = 94,598/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174,086x = 240,240.20 × 94,598
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174,086x = 22,726,242,439.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,726,242,439.60/174,086
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,546.07

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