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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174,173.09, 239,822.51 and 152,538.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174,173.09, 239,822.51 and 152,538.12 is: 210,032.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174,173.09 : 239,822.51 = 152,538.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174,173.09/239,822.51 = 152,538.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174,173.09x = 239,822.51 × 152,538.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174,173.09x = 36,582,074,046.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,582,074,046.39/174,173.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,032.88

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