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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174,233.03, 240,514.98 and 117,720.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174,233.03, 240,514.98 and 117,720.95 is: 162,504.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174,233.03 : 240,514.98 = 117,720.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174,233.03/240,514.98 = 117,720.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174,233.03x = 240,514.98 × 117,720.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174,233.03x = 28,313,651,934.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,313,651,934.83/174,233.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,504.50

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