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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174,257.28, 240,610.50 and 133,907.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174,257.28, 240,610.50 and 133,907.40 is: 184,896.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174,257.28 : 240,610.50 = 133,907.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174,257.28/240,610.50 = 133,907.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174,257.28x = 240,610.50 × 133,907.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174,257.28x = 32,219,526,467.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,219,526,467.70/174,257.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,896.30

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