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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174,179, 240,368.94 and 94,691

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174,179, 240,368.94 and 94,691 is: 130,674.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174,179 : 240,368.94 = 94,691 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174,179/240,368.94 = 94,691/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174,179x = 240,368.94 × 94,691
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174,179x = 22,760,775,297.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,760,775,297.54/174,179
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,674.62

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