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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174,129.30, 240,349.77 and 113,709.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174,129.30, 240,349.77 and 113,709.39 is: 156,952.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174,129.30 : 240,349.77 = 113,709.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174,129.30/240,349.77 = 113,709.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174,129.30x = 240,349.77 × 113,709.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174,129.30x = 27,330,025,733.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,330,025,733.34/174,129.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,952.48

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