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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174,264.69, 261,659.49 and 99,469.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174,264.69, 261,659.49 and 99,469.29 is: 149,353.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174,264.69 : 261,659.49 = 99,469.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174,264.69/261,659.49 = 99,469.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174,264.69x = 261,659.49 × 99,469.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174,264.69x = 26,027,083,692.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,027,083,692.06/174,264.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149,353.74

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