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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174,253.52, 240,469.90 and 98,802.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174,253.52, 240,469.90 and 98,802.02 is: 136,346.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174,253.52 : 240,469.90 = 98,802.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174,253.52/240,469.90 = 98,802.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174,253.52x = 240,469.90 × 98,802.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174,253.52x = 23,758,911,869.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,758,911,869.20/174,253.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,346.81

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