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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174,285.46, 240,513.91 and 98,833.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174,285.46, 240,513.91 and 98,833.96 is: 136,390.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174,285.46 : 240,513.91 = 98,833.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174,285.46/240,513.91 = 98,833.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174,285.46x = 240,513.91 × 98,833.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174,285.46x = 23,770,942,160.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,770,942,160.38/174,285.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,390.85

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