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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174,177.08, 239,828 and 152,542.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174,177.08, 239,828 and 152,542.12 is: 210,038.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174,177.08 : 239,828 = 152,542.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174,177.08/239,828 = 152,542.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174,177.08x = 239,828 × 152,542.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174,177.08x = 36,583,871,555.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,583,871,555.36/174,177.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,038.38

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