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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174,168, 240,403.14 and 113,747.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174,168, 240,403.14 and 113,747.94 is: 157,005.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174,168 : 240,403.14 = 113,747.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174,168/240,403.14 = 113,747.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174,168x = 240,403.14 × 113,747.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174,168x = 27,345,361,944.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,345,361,944.53/174,168
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,005.66

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