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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174,157.83, 240,295.82 and 110,472.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174,157.83, 240,295.82 and 110,472.39 is: 152,425.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174,157.83 : 240,295.82 = 110,472.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174,157.83/240,295.82 = 110,472.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174,157.83x = 240,295.82 × 110,472.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174,157.83x = 26,546,052,990.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,546,052,990.05/174,157.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,425.26

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