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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174,276.69, 240,309.73 and 120,468.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174,276.69, 240,309.73 and 120,468.29 is: 166,113.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174,276.69 : 240,309.73 = 120,468.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174,276.69/240,309.73 = 120,468.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174,276.69x = 240,309.73 × 120,468.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174,276.69x = 28,949,702,243.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,949,702,243.46/174,276.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,113.45

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