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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174,184.26, 261,091.40 and 110,805

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174,184.26, 261,091.40 and 110,805 is: 166,089.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174,184.26 : 261,091.40 = 110,805 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174,184.26/261,091.40 = 110,805/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174,184.26x = 261,091.40 × 110,805
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174,184.26x = 28,930,232,577
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,930,232,577/174,184.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,089.82

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