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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174,254.08, 240,797.52 and 142,411.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174,254.08, 240,797.52 and 142,411.36 is: 196,794.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174,254.08 : 240,797.52 = 142,411.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174,254.08/240,797.52 = 142,411.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174,254.08x = 240,797.52 × 142,411.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174,254.08x = 34,292,302,307.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,292,302,307.83/174,254.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,794.83

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